Ella Shields (left) and Tessie O'Shea met for a cup of tea in a break from performing in Blackpool's season shows in 1950. Tessie O'Shea was starring at the Opera House alongside Nat Jackley in George ...

The modern winter break – escaping to the south to get some sunshine – was probably invented by snow-phobic Americans. But 145 years ago, when Florida was still a retreat for ageing alligators, ...

All-inclusive holidays are now cheaper and more popular than when they first launched 75 years ago, according to a major holiday retailer. The first package holiday set Brits back the equivalent of ...

Package holidays are cheaper and more popular today than they were in the 1950s (Picture: Getty Images) All-inclusive holidays are now cheaper and more popular than when they first launched 75 years ...