Jackie was one of the most iconic and influential British teen magazines of the 20th century. Launched on January 11, 1964 by D.C. Thomson & Co., it quickly became the best-selling girls’ magazine in Britain, particularly during the 1970s.
Targeted at teenage girls, Jackie offered a mix of fashion and beauty tips, pop star posters, photo love stories, problem pages (famously answered by Cathy and Claire), and light-hearted articles on boys, friendship, and growing up. At its peak, it sold over 600,000 copies per week, shaping the dreams, tastes, and insecurities of generations of British girls.
Though it maintained a relatively innocent and wholesome tone compared to later magazines, Jackie remained a cultural touchstone for British teenage life until its final issue in July 1993. These vibrant and nostalgic magazine covers capture the spirit, fashion, and youthful dreams of the 1970s, offering a colorful glimpse into the world of British teenage culture at the height of Jackie’s popularity.
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| Jackie magazine cover, January 17, 1970 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, April 4, 1970 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, August 1, 1970 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, February 21, 1970 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, March 14, 1970 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, May 23, 1970 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, April 17, 1971 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, August 28, 1971 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, February 6, 1971 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, February 20, 1971 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, January 2, 1971 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, January 23, 1971 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, July 10, 1971 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, April 1, 1972 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, December 16, 1972 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, December 15, 1973 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, January 20, 1973 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, March 31, 1973 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, May 12, 1973 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, September 22, 1973 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, December 7, 1974 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, July 27, 1974 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, November 9, 1974 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, October 12, 1974 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, October 19, 1974 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, April 5, 1975 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, February 15, 1975 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, June 21, 1975 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, May 10, 1975 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, May 24, 1975 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, December 4, 1976 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, March 6, 1976 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, March 13, 1976 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, May 22, 1976 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, November 13, 1976 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, April 16, 1977 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, December 3, 1977 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, June 25, 1977 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, March 26, 1977 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, May 14, 1977 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, April 22, 1978 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, January 14, 1978 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, January 28, 1978 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, July 1, 1978 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, July 8, 1978 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, April 14, 1979 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, August 25, 1979 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, June 23, 1979 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, June 30, 1979 |
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| Jackie magazine cover, May 12, 1979 |
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