Nothing lasts forever and the end is nigh for the Neath Ferret

We look at another popular publication which came to an end

Remember the Picture Post?

Picture Post was a photojournalistic magazine published in the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1957.  It is considered a pioneering example of photojournalism and was an immediate success, selling 1,700,000 copies a week after only two months. It has been called the UK's equivalent of Life magazine.

The magazine’s editorial stance was liberal, anti-Fascist and populist and from its inception, Picture Post campaigned against the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany. In the 26 November 1938 issue, a picture story was run entitled "Back to the Middle Ages": photographs of Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels and Hermann Göring were contrasted with the faces of those scientists, writers and actors they were persecuting, ​

In January 1941 the Post published their "Plan for Britain". This included minimum wages throughout industry, full employment, child allowances, a national health service, the planned use of land and a complete overhaul of education. This document led to discussions about post-war Britain and was a populist forerunner of William Beveridge's November 1942 Report.

Sales of Picture Post increased further during World War II and by December 1943 the magazine was selling 1,950,000 copies a week. By the end of 1949 circulation had declined to 1,422,000.

Publication ceased in 1957 when television became popular.

Source: Wikipedia

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Memories of the Neath Ferret

From 3rd November we will be publishing memories every week of what the Neath Ferret covered from 2008 to 2018.   During those years the website has had several brilliant contributors but sadly some have lost interest or have run out of steam.   We admire and appreciate all who have been loyal and consistent, including those who still respond to issues that really matter.