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🧺✨ Woolwich Market in Full Swing – Beresford Square, 1960s 🌼🍎A proper slice of everyday London life — packed stalls, str...
25/08/2025

🧺✨ Woolwich Market in Full Swing – Beresford Square, 1960s 🌼🍎

A proper slice of everyday London life — packed stalls, striped awnings, the buzz of friendly chatter, and the smell of fresh fruit and flowers filling the air. This was Woolwich Market at its peak, with Beresford Square alive with local traders and loyal shoppers.

Spot the suits, the headscarves, the basket bags — a real time capsule of post-war resilience and community spirit. No supermarkets, no Amazon — just real people, real bargains, and a good old natter while you picked your veg. 🧄🥕

Tag someone whose nan definitely shopped here every week.

🛍️ Woolwich Market in its heyday – Beresford Square, late 1960s 🚶‍♂️🧺A classic scene of everyday London life — overflowi...
25/08/2025

🛍️ Woolwich Market in its heyday – Beresford Square, late 1960s 🚶‍♂️🧺

A classic scene of everyday London life — overflowing market stalls, shoppers with baskets in hand, and the trusty red Routemaster bus in the distance. You can almost hear the stallholders calling out their deals: “Three for a pound, love!” 🎙️🍏

Look at the hustle and bustle, the pride in every stall, the character in every corner. From fresh veg to household bits, this was where the community came together — no click & collect, just pick & carry! 🧄🌼

If you grew up around here, this was your Saturday.
Tag someone who remembers it just like this. ❤️

🚍✨ Woolwich Market, Beresford Square – 1960s London Life 🕰️👒Step back in time to when the heart of Woolwich was buzzing ...
25/08/2025

🚍✨ Woolwich Market, Beresford Square – 1960s London Life 🕰️👒

Step back in time to when the heart of Woolwich was buzzing with market stalls, friendly chatter, and the unmistakable sound of the iconic red Routemaster bus making its way through Beresford Square. Route 51 to Sidcup Garage, packed with shoppers and schoolkids, while the market thrived with everything from fresh produce to bargain clothes.

Look at that crowd! No smartphones, just people actually talking to each other — imagine that! 😄
Tag someone who remembers this classic slice of South East London. 🧺❤️

☀️🕶️ 1970’s Summer Holidays at East Beach Street, Hastings 🏖️🍦Who remembers scenes like this? The smell of sun cream, ca...
25/08/2025

☀️🕶️ 1970’s Summer Holidays at East Beach Street, Hastings 🏖️🍦

Who remembers scenes like this? The smell of sun cream, candy floss, and salty sea air… Grabbing a Wall’s ice cream, picking out souvenirs, and maybe a cheeky packet of crisps or a rubber ring from the beach shop.

From bouffant hairdos to flared jeans, and that unmistakable retro charm — this was the golden age of British seaside holidays. No smartphones, just sunshine, strolls, and simple joys. 🌊🛍️

Tag someone you would’ve walked down this street with back in the day! 📸✨

Who else remembers these little sword toothpicks? 🗡️✨No kids’ party or family buffet in the 90s and early 2000s was comp...
24/08/2025

Who else remembers these little sword toothpicks? 🗡️✨
No kids’ party or family buffet in the 90s and early 2000s was complete without them stuck in cheese cubes, cocktail sausages, or pineapple chunks. You felt like a pirate every time you picked one up! 😂
Simple, colorful, and somehow way more fun than regular toothpicks.
Tag someone who definitely dueled with these instead of just eating! 💥🍢

King’s Road, London, England – 1968 🇬🇧🖤When fashion was bold, attitudes were cooler, and every street felt like a scene ...
24/08/2025

King’s Road, London, England – 1968 🇬🇧🖤
When fashion was bold, attitudes were cooler, and every street felt like a scene from a film.
The Swinging Sixties in full stride—style, spirit, and a touch of rebellion.

Life was simple, 1965! 🥹🇬🇧A cuppa on the doorstep, the telly off, neighbours chatting, and the world just a little slowe...
24/08/2025

Life was simple, 1965! 🥹🇬🇧
A cuppa on the doorstep, the telly off, neighbours chatting, and the world just a little slower.
No phones, no fuss—just real life.

Who else remembers scenes like this?

Who remembers when you could start a car like this? 😄🔧Before key fobs and push buttons, it was all about the trusty cran...
24/08/2025

Who remembers when you could start a car like this? 😄🔧
Before key fobs and push buttons, it was all about the trusty crank handle!
One good spin—and a prayer it didn’t kick back!

Share if you’ve ever done this… or watched your dad do it!

1975 Austin Allegro spotted in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire 🚗🇬🇧A proper British classic—still turning heads and bringing bac...
24/08/2025

1975 Austin Allegro spotted in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire 🚗🇬🇧
A proper British classic—still turning heads and bringing back memories.
They don’t make them like this anymore!

Hands up if you know what this is! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️If you do… you’ve definitely earned your nostalgia badge.Before Tupperware an...
24/08/2025

Hands up if you know what this is! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️
If you do… you’ve definitely earned your nostalgia badge.
Before Tupperware and air fryers, this was high-tech kitchen gear!

(Clue: your mum or nan probably used one on wash day…)

Back when buses had open backs, and conductors gave a helping hand — not just a ticket. 🚌❤️A time when getting around me...
24/08/2025

Back when buses had open backs, and conductors gave a helping hand — not just a ticket. 🚌❤️
A time when getting around meant hopping on and off with a bit of grace and a lot of trust.
Remember clinging to the pole, timing your jump just right?

No selfies. No scrolling. Just stories, smokes, and a pint with your mates. 🍺📻The good old days when the pub was buzzing...
24/08/2025

No selfies. No scrolling. Just stories, smokes, and a pint with your mates. 🍺📻
The good old days when the pub was buzzing, ashtrays were full, and everyone knew your name—or at least your drink order.

Who else remembers nights like this?

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