Here is a glimpse into the 1930s to 1950s in England.
1930s English Kitchen: cooker, fridge, iron, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, ceiling light and fire.
1930s English Sitting Room: fire, toaster, ceiling light, lamp, radio, television, kettle.
1950s English Kitchen: washing machine, cooker, kettle, food mixer, transistor radio, fridge, coffee percolator, spin dryer, dishwasher, toaster, ceiling light.
1950s English Sitting Room: ceiling and wall lamps, telephone, radiogram (a combined radio and record player), hairdryer, sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, fire, television.
The number of homes in England without electricity in 1939 was 33%. By 1955 the number of homes with electricity had risen to 88%.