Join me as we re-visit the 70s and 80s and see what delights we stumble upon. Warning – you may need sunglasses and a travel sickness tablet, if we come across the wallpaper that was so full-on in design that it looked like it was moving. Hold on tight to your nostalgia seat as we go back in time.
Stylish Crockery That Adorned The Dining Room Table
One good thing about the 70s, for my family, was that we always sat down together for our evening meal. Mum made dinner and you either liked it or lumped it. There was no alternative arrangement, to stick a frozen pizza into the oven (we’d just been introduced to them in Britain!) because you didn’t like what was on offer. My sister and I took it in turns to set the table (it wasn’t voluntary).
Cutlery . – Tribal design to spice up the taste
The cutlery was originally presented in a hinged box, but mum transferred it to her brown plastic cutlery tray in the kitchen drawer, for ease.
Pyrex was big news in the 70s and very versatile. You could cook in it, transfer it to the table and, if you dropped it when drying up, it was unbreakable.
Pyrex Casserole Dish – Hot design, from oven to table
The only negative was that it was difficult to get the burnt bits off the side of the bowl. Dad said that it added to the taste!
Dinner sets usually comprised of large plates, bowls, side plates and cups and saucers. The earthenware was so thick that it could withstand a gas explosion.
Dinner Plates – Chunky, like the gravy
With new kitchen gadgets springing up, mum couldn’t wait to try them out. If it made her cooking taste any better, then I was all for it. Here’s some beauties that had just hit the market.
Electrical Gadgets That Sparked New Interest In Cooking
With the introduction of new appliances, life became easier and mum didn’t complain half as much. She was no longer a permanent fixture in the kitchen and her dinners improved, which was a blessing to the rest of the family.
Slow Cooker – Not the person
By chucking in stewing steak, onions and carrots with a made-up Oxo cube – we were guaranteed an edible meal and even wanted seconds.
When we had relatives round for dinner, it was always a panic, getting everything out on time and keeping it hot. No such worries, now that dad had drawn the lucky number at the work’s raffle. It was the only thing he ever won and he came up trumps.
Hostess Trolley
I think mum became a bit of a snob when she wheeled this out. She always showed her guests where you put the plates to warm etc – reminding me of a hostess on a game show.
Every couple of months, we had to get a new can opener from Woolworths, either because it stopped cutting through the metal lid or it got thrown out by accident, with the rubbish. The solution was buying one of these, with Green Shield stamps. It could open a can of Campbell’s condensed soup in 3 seconds!
Electric Can Opener – Souper
Mum wasn’t ready to reach out of her comfort zone and use place mats, so spent ages ironing the thick cotton tablecloths and napkins. If we spilled ‘Quosh’ diluted orange drink over them, she went crazy and started moving everything, with urgency, as if we’d had a flood!
Accessories That Made A Dining Experience Complete
I remember we had toadstool patterned salt and pepper pots and the same design was on the oven gloves and toaster. What was it with toadstools?
Tablecloth – To brighten up any meal
Mum had half a dozen tablecloths, each one bolder than the last. She prided herself on being able to match the colours with the wallpaper, very strange but true.
When families were on holiday, besides sending all and sundry a postcard from the seaside resort, they always brought back presents – usually something you could pick up yourself from the corner shop or local supermarket.
M & S Tea Towel – Wombles quality
Britain was going mad over ‘The Wombles’, to the extent that they made them have the Christmas number 1, the records outselling world class, real pop stars.
Everyone loved a nice, hot cup of tea and, to ensure every re-fill was the same boiling temperature, people knitted tea cosies, to stick over the teapot. Doubled up, they made a decent hat in the winter!
Knitted Tea Cosy – Very snug
Once my brother was old enough to discard with his high chair, we had a dilemna. The table was small and only had 4 chairs for 5 of us. As dad was doing well as an insurance salesman, he replaced it with a larger one. This meant mum had to re-arrange the whole sitting room and then move everything again, as we couldn’t see the TV properly when we sat on the settee.
Classy Furniture From Our Childhood
Mahogany became so last year and the wood of choice was now teak. I’d never heard of it before but it raised its head in the form of the new table and the coffee table to keep magazines tidy and in their place.
Dining Table – Nice legs
With its extendable leaves, the table stood proud, in the room. Plastic flowers in a yellow vase took centre stage. Every week, mum would wash them in ‘Squeezy’ washing up liquid so they always looked fresh!
It was quite common, in the 70s and early 80s, to have a suite made and we could pick whatever colour Dralon material we wanted. We wanted it to stand out, yet blend in and our’s certainly did.
3-Piece Suite – A complete look
The rules of the house were no standing on the seats and no sitting on the arms. It had to last, as we were so often reminded.
If you had framed family photos and ornaments, such as blue Wedgewood, the ideal place to keep them in view was on the top of the sideboard. Our’s had a drinks cabinet inside it, with a dusty bottle of unopened sherry that had been there for years.
Sideboard – An interesting piece
Every Saturday morning, my mother interrupted me watching ‘Going Live’, as she cleaned around, brushing and polishing everything in sight, including dad’s slippers, when he wouldn’t move from HIS armchair, engrossed in the horse racing page of the ‘Daily Express’. She had to get everything spic and span so it was all done and dusted before we made our regular visit to town in the afternoon, of course.
Time Savers That Made A Woman’s Work Easier
We never had a cleaner to do the house, although our next door neighbour had ‘a lady that helped with things’. It was a full time job for the matriarch of the home to look after her husband and kids, which we were constantly reminded how time consuming it was and that it was never-ending. It got a bit easier for mum, as she acquired new appliances.
Hoover- Sucked up the atmosphere
Mum would be like a mad woman, when in charge of her vacuum cleaner. She darted in and out, moving stuff and hoovering underneath, nowhere near as relaxing as Freddie Mercury in the Queen video!
We were lucky enough to have a launderette round the corner and every Monday morning mum would wheel her trolley there, with a packet of ‘Daz’ poking out from the top.
Washing Machine – No need to air your dirty washing
Getting a washing machine at home saved such a lot of time. We weren’t allowed to use it, only mum, who took charge of what went in and when. I couldn’t care less – my washing was getting done so I was happy.
On times when it wasn’t the ‘main cleaning day’, out would come a nifty brush on a stick, to sweep the crumbs from under the table. Most of these were manufactured by ‘Eubank’.
Carpet Sweeper – Nowhere to hide it
Now that the house was sparking clean, until tomorrow, and we’d had lunch, ‘Findus Crispy Pancakes’, it was time for me to get out of my quilted dressing gown and get ready for the 2.15pm bus – it would take mum, my elder sister and I to town, whilst dad took my brother to the playground, on his tricycle (my brother’s, not my dad’s!)
Secrets Hidden Inside a 1970s/80s Bedroom
My bedroom was very small, so I only had room for a single wardrobe, where I kept my school uniform and scruffy stuff on one side and my ‘best’ clothes for the weekend.
Candlewick Bedspread – Melt into the softness
The likelihood was that I’d bump into another kid from school, with her mum, so I wanted to look good. I’d sit on my bed, deciding what to wear to town. I felt the candlewick bedspread under my fingers and it was soft to the touch, apart from where I had pulled some fibres out and there was a bald patch.
There was a new type of lamp around, a welcome change from the lamp shade with tassels. It was funky and colourful and looked brilliant in my room.
Lava Lamp – Looks so ‘hot’
Made from a coloured wax and clear liquid, the shapes inside the glass moved around, in an interesting way. It was so ‘hip’.
We were now used to colour tv and Channel 4, but that wasn’t all, in my case. Radio Rentals, where we rented our telly, were now offering portable televisions, with very reasonable, monthly payments, if you were an existing customer. My sister and I shared one and, this week, it was in my room. I switched it on at the mains, as I still hadn’t made up my mind what to wear to town.
Portable TV – Staying put
Once we’d got back from town, we were happy to relax for the evening. We had traipsed around every floor of every department store, but not in vain. Between us, we had bought ornaments for the lounge (as the Bambi ones were looking dated), new plastic containers, to put with the other 25 and, the most exciting and heaviest purchase, a new rug, to take the sitting room to a new dimension.
Eye Catching Accessories That Were Blinkin’ Brilliant
You couldn’t beat a trinket or an ornament to jazz up a room. We had a wooden surround, round the ‘Sunbeam’ gas fire and it had little shelves, inset in the sides. I clearly remember a snow storm shaker at one side and an owl family on the other.
Owl Ornaments – Not just to put out at night
For some reason, owl decorations were very popular and so were owl mugs. I even had an owl money box, which I tried to open on numerous occasions, but failed.
Mum’s kitchen cupboards were all jam-packed and one, in particular, always spilled its contents every time the door was opened. Just as well they were all plastic.
Tupperware – Let’s party
You could never have enough Tupperware, as my mum proved and every few weeks a party was held in their honour, where you could mingle with neighbours and buy yet more containers.
We had rugs in every room, mainly to stop the carpet wearing out. After a while, the corners turned up and dad put carpet tape round it. I even had a rug-making kit and was quite proud of my efforts. I lay it by the side of my bed and it stayed there for years.
Rug – Don’t do a runner
As we settled down to watch ‘The Generation Game, my brother would get restless as Bruce Forsyth was the least exciting person for a young kid to watch. He’d get out his toys and games and annoy us until we gave in and played along with him.
The Best Toys That Were Around in the 70s and 80s
We only got ‘big’ toys at Christmas or birthdays but didn’t feel we were hard done by. There were plenty pocket money novelties to buy and jigsaws were very popular, except when the last piece went missing.
Compendium Of Games – The choice is your’s
Whether you wanted to play bingo, snakes and ladders or 35 other games: the compendium was amazing value and was often brought out on a rainy, weekend afternoon.
One of the best toys ever, which kept us occupied for ages, was present in almost every household that had kids. It was so simple, yet so clever. I’d be happy having a few goes on it, even now.
Etch A Sketch – It was magic
Etch A Sketch must have been in more Christmas stockings than any other gift. That reminds me – what about the magic slate, a pocket money toy with the same concept.
There have always been iconic toys and games through the decades: Sindy, Barbie, Operation and Ker Plunk. For boys, there was always one on their wish list: Action Man. He was involved in so many make-believe games and a memorable part of many lads’ memories.
Action Man – Ready to go
A card game of ‘Happy Families’ or ‘Snap’ was an inexpensive way to have fun. Also, it was quicker than playing ‘Monopoly’ and less boring than ‘Hangman’.
Technology Beyond Belief
We thought a teasmade and a clock radio stood at the summit of the technology tree, but what lay in store could have knocked us down with a feather. New hi-tech inventions were falling thick and fast, quicker than autumn leaves, right into our 80s homes.
Cordless Phone – Are you receiving me?
Gone were the days when you had to stand in the cold hallway, having meaningful conversations over the phone with your bestie about David Essex and his beautiful, piercing blue eyes. You could now walk around the house, into any room, with the brand new, cordless phone.
It had a few teething problems as the signal was pretty poor and it kept going crackly and cutting off. Also, the batteries had to be changed all the time. Only teething problems – no need to hang up on the idea.
Electronic Keyboard
This was a revelation. A synthesizer, within a keyboard, took music to a new level. It made rubbish tunes sound exciting and we could pretend we were Ron Mael from ‘Sparks’!
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to cook a baked potato in 8 minutes, instead of 88. That was the selling point of a microwave and the novelty was too much to resist. Even the advert made mention of the common spud.
Microwave Oven – One potato, two potatoes….
We could hardly keep up with all this ingenious stuff. I wonder what the future held, or were we done? Was the world going to be controlled by computers? I doubt it…
Creams and Potions That Filled The Bathroom Cabinet To Bursting Point
Our avocado bathroom suite had a small cabinet, above the sink and attached to the wall, containing everything you required to beautify yourself, together with some dusty bottles at the back, hasty purchases that had never seen the light of day since they were bought from Boots.
Babe Dusting Powder – Particles of perfume
‘Babe’ was the scent every young, successful woman relied upon to make her confident and exuberant. You may have been lucky enough to have received the gift set with matching baby lotion and perfume in the peach packaging.
If you broke out into a sweat when the boy you fancied at school walked past, in the corridor (even though he never noticed you), you had to make sure you were as fresh as a daisy, without a hint of body odour and that’s where this soap sprung into action.
Shield Soap – Safeguard against germs
There was also ‘Lifebuoy’, which did the same job but it was embarrassing to buy, so it was easier to put it on the weekly supermarket shopping list instead of going into the local pharmacy, where the assistant was your next door neighbour, in my case!
An old fashioned favourite face cream, relied upon by even your grandma, and definitely your mum, had an unusual middle name ‘vanishing’, but it was going nowhere, such was the creaminess and low price. That’s right, ‘Pond’s Vanishing Cream’.
Pond’s Vanishing Cream – Now you see it
Not to leave the male species out, here’s some crazy throwbacks that had every guy ‘splashing it on all over.’ Famous celebrities used to advertise aftershaves and hair products on tv, encouraging wives and mothers to buy them for the men of the house.
Men’s Scents That Drove Women Wild
Everyone remembers the ‘Hai Karate’ commercial that made men irresistible to the opposite sex. In fact, each product came with its own self-defence booklet to enable them to fight off the women, such was the scent – it drove them wild, every man’s dream!
Tabac – Not for Mr Subtle
Such was the aroma, fresh and fruity, yet moss and pine from the forest coming through, on second whiff, that it made this a top selling aftershave and cheap present for Father’s Day. Advertised by Peter Wyngarde (Jason King), tons of the stuff were shifted, due to his popularity. Maybe the plastic bottle cheapened it, but I’m no expert so what do I know!
Denim has never gone out of fashion and even double denim has been acceptable, in most cases but how about triple denim? Well, if a certain aftershave had been applied, then that would have been the case. Especially popular in gift sets at Christmas, every other guy was soaking himself in the stuff, leaving the scent in the room for a good half hour after going out.
Denim – Aftershave to lift the blues
Many aftershaves and colognes weren’t in atomiser form and you couldn’t spray them. You had to pour some on to your hands and rub the liquid between your palms, before patting your face and neck with it. This meant the bottle didn’t last long but, as your birthday approached, you knew you were in for some more.
A very vivid memory I have, from being really young, was watching my dad apply something out of a bottle, rubbing it roughly through his hair. It had a distinctive smell and I only found out, when I was a bit older, that he used it to stop more of his hair falling out. It didn’t work, by the way.
Vaseline Hair Tonic – Instantly feels better
We wouldn’t want the little brats, I mean kids, left out. I’m delving deep into the past to treat you to a few smashers – all right Matey!
Fresh Ideas From The 70s To Keep Kids Sparkling Clean
Kids then, as they do now, hate getting washed. We had to entice them to bathe and not look like they’d been a chimney sweep’s assistant for the day. Lucky for us, we knew exactly what to do.
Matey Bubble Bath – Everyone’s friend
A couple of capfuls of this bubble bath, poured in with the cold water for extra bubbles, was a godsend for parents trying to instigate a hygiene regime for their kids. The bottle was fun and took pride of place at the side of the bath, next to mum’s bath pearls.
There was always the threat of bubble overflow if the child was allowed to put the specified amount of Matey in, purposely doubling the quantity and washing the bathroom lino at the same time.
Tinkerbell Toiletries – Fairy nice indeed
All little girls like to feel grown up, whether its stomping around in mum’s high heels or wearing her lipstick and perfume. ‘Tinkerbell’ knew all about this thought process and brought out a cute little range, to fill the toiletry gap for little ladies.
I remember having the same set, as shown in this image. I set the contents out on my bedroom side table, along with two ‘grown up’ empty bottles of perfume, from Avon.
Maybelline Kissing Potion – It’s a smacker
Not being allowed make-up, mum compromised and let me wear this sweet tasting lip shiner. Even though no boy was going to appreciate the strawberry flavour, for years yet, at least I was prepared.
I used to sneak into mum’s cosmetic bag, on her dressing table, and try out her face powder and rouge. I couldn’t keep it a secret, as she spotted me, looking like a clown, at tea time.
Magnificent Make-Up That Made Us A Vision of Beauty
As soon as I got my first Saturday job, I knew how I was going to spend my hard earned cash…the adverts told me I needed flawless skin, to succeed in every walk of life, so I bought a bottle of Rimmel foundation, three shades deeper than my English rose complexion. It was, of course, too deep, especially compared to my whiter than white neck, but it covered an upcoming pimple and two freckles.
Colour Crayons – No need to be subtle
Eyes needed highlighting to their full potential and these colour crayons more than delivered. We ended looking as if we could have a walk-on part in a vampire movie, so all good.
As much as allowing our faces to be ‘out there’, we weren’t allowed to forget that we needed to hide features, which weren’t for public viewing. That’s where concealers and powders lined up to do their job. Trial and error getting there but, with an abundance of products on the market, there was no issue.
Concealers – Don’t hide away from them
It was a difficult job to contour a round face into an oval-shaped one and try and encourage a square face to be slimmer. Practise, practise, practise and, if all else failed, cry uncontrollably in your bedroom – that’s what I did.
Even though I had stopped borrowing cosmetics from my mum and sister, this was the exception. I had watched my mother apply this, with a little powder puff and I carried on the tradition.
Rouge – Don’t be red-faced
Face sorted, now it was time to turn to hair, another beauty procedure that took time to perfect. Having the right equipment at home made the job a bit easier.
Hair Raising Ideas For Perfect Tresses
As a teen, I had to allow myself a good hour to get my hair the way I wanted. Sometimes, I would get so irate that I would re-rinse it, in the bathroom sink and start all over again. There was always one side that ‘didn’t go’ and there was no way I was going to be ridiculed when I left the house.
Heated Rollers – Keep Carmen
Carmen heated rollers must have put many hairdressers out of business. There was no need for the weekly shampoo and set. It could be carried out in the comfort of our own home and done on a Sunday, when salons were closed.
If you were a fan of Cyndi Lauper, you couldn’t have failed to notice her amazing and quirky style. She definitely knew how to have fun with her hair.
Crimpers – Portable zig zag machine
Sizzlingy on trend, you had to be careful not to burn sections of your hair as you executed the zig-zag effect. Unless you used an afro comb with it, you ended up looking like a ball of cotton wool.
Instead of sticking ‘Hilda Ogden’ plastic rollers in your hair, and waiting for curls to manifest themselves, the new kid on the block – care of Pifco – saved us with these steel snappers.
Curling Tongs – Look ahead
What a relief, we were fully coiffured, with one less thing to worry about in our hectic 70s and 80s life. Time to turn our attention to other matters, namely, clearing out our wardrobes and sending items we no longer wore to the church jumble sale.
70s And 80s Fashions That Made Us Look Ream
I can be described as an impulsive buyer. For example, if a shirt is in the sale, reduced by 70 per cent, it would be mad to miss out. Even back then, I was a sucker for a bargain, regardless of whether it matched anything in my wardrobe. That was the problem – it didn’t move from the coat hanger and ended up being a waste of money. I did purchase some decent stuff though.
Ra Ra Skirt- Layer upon layer
I might not have looked as good as Madonna, in this tiered skirt, but as Richard Shops and Etam were flooded out with them, I knew I would be at the top rung of the fashion ladder if I stepped into this crazy fashion.
We were lucky, actually, in the 80s, because everything was high waisted so covered a multitude of sins, namely a muffin top and surrounding areas.
High Waisted Jeans – Very uplifting
These elegant, denim jeans, which tapered down to the ankle, looked brilliant with a pair of stilettos and a ribbed, short sleeved jumper. Get the picture?
There weren’t that many chain stores around for guys to buy up to the minute clothes, although Littlewoods and C & A were probably the best best, for choice and price. Stars, on the front of sweaters, ensured you were part of the in-crowd.
Northern Soul Sweater – the star of the show
Every so often, I’d have a sort through of all my belongings and, anything I didn’t want any more, went into a box and was stacked up in the garage, along with the rest of the family’s unwanted items.
An Array Of Memorabilia Never To Be Forgotten
After a ruthless sort out, we gathered so many things together that we could have opened our own shop. Everything from books to bags and a couple of trendy raincoats was at the top of the pile.
Clutch Bag – Hang on in there
Clutch bags were sophisticated, until you wanted to let loose at the disco, so you had to dance round it.
We used to get really hard winters, with lots of deep snow, so mum made sure I had the sensible option to walk to school in (no school closures, due to bad weather, in those days). I couldn’t wait to get rid of them, as soon as I could.
Derry Boots – So uncool
They were very practical, waterproof and fur lined but they were ugly and I’d much rather have worn wellingtons and suffered chilblains, than suffered the shame of wearing them.
70s and 80s outerwear, jackets and coats, weren’t necessarily weather related, but worn for fashion. Burberry raincoats, for those who could afford such luxury, were popular but so was another, more affordable make – Dannimac. I had a peach coloured, belted raincoat, mid-calf, which I kept for nights out!
Dannimac Raincoat
Dad had amassed the most junk and we had to surgically remove most of it. He was a hoarder and mum was the opposite so arguments were sure to ensue. Regardless of this, if it was time for them to go, then there was no going back.
Tunes…
Dad loved his music and was overjoyed with his new purchase of a stack system. He could listen to Glen Campbell and Jonny Mathis to his heart’s content. It was a neat set up and fitted perfectly in the alcove, in the sitting room. This meant he could discard with his old fashioned 70s paraphernalia.
Radiogram
As much a piece of furniture as a radio and record player. I remember my elder sister trying to tune into Tony Prince on Radio Luxembourg and it kept going off station.
We had 3 radios in our house but one of them, made by ‘Roberts’ was as old as the hills and one of the knobs was missing, so it had to go.
Radio – wave goodbye
My brother had a Panasonic clock radio which he saved up for, from his paper round and it was his pride and joy.
Our record player, at home, was my uncle’s cast off. I remember dad buying new needles for the arm and I didn’t understand why.
Record Player – Watch my arm
There was no stopping mum, humming and singing, now our home had been decluttered. That meant there was plenty of space for new items for the house. A look in the ‘Index’ catalogue gave her some great ideas.
Extravagant Items That Made The Neighbours Jealous
Mum was very house proud and always did her best to keep it looking just so, with cushions and rugs scattered in too many places, for my liking. I didn’t realise, until I had my own home, that it had rubbed off on me, but with a modern twist. We had an open house and our relatives were always popping in, so she had to be prepared.
Tea Trolley – Wheel it in
Not necessarily made famous by the ‘Acorn Antiques’ sketch, this was a useful, elegant accessory that exuded class!
If you really wanted to impress your friends, and mum did, an interesting talking point and eye catching item, was circling the U.K. I always found it fascinating.
Globe Drinks Cabinet – Going round in circles
I used to re-arrange the drinks and glasses, even though I was underage (!) and felt so grown up. Safe to say, I was easily pleased.
Another addition to our small living area, was a nest of tables. Chrome coloured furniture was being left behind, to make way for gilt edged. It looked expensive – well it did, back then.
Nest Of Tables – Space saver
Argos had a great range of crockery and tea sets and they were often given as presents. When it was my parents’ silver wedding anniversary, they received some stunning gifts.
Stunning Sets That Made A House A Home
We all had our own individual mugs that no one else was allowed to use but, on special occasions and family gatherings, the ‘good’ set came out, everything matching, even the coffee pot, which I thought was so cool. As long as I had a tea plate, big enough to withstand a ‘Wagon Wheel’, I was happy.
Coffee Set – Flower power
Ceramic crockery sets tumbled into the 80s, from the last decade, but gone was the brown and orange hues, making way for lighter, more delicate patterns and colours.
Mum always made sure she had paper napkins (she finally gave up on the cotton ones) that complimented the colours of the plates. I think it was little touches like this that made her an original Hyacinth Bucket!
Cake Stand – Rows of goodies
This was proper posh, like a fancy hotel. Seeing a Birds Eye defrosted, cream and jam sponge, cut into delicious wedges and arranged on a cake stand, made life that much sweeter.
Drinking soup from a mug sounded so uncouth but it was the opposite. Matching soup mugs, with printed recipes on the front, was catching on fast – no slurping!
Soup Mugs – Can you handle it?
Even though I’ve been reminiscing from over four decades ago, the memories haven’t diminished in the slightest. Here’s a last glimpse of them, before we put the 70s and 80s to bed, to be brought back out when we are feeling nostalgic.
A Bit Of Luxury Found Behind The Front Door Of A 70s And 80s Home
The days of the cumbersome telephone table with the old fashioned phone and big, round dial, was fading fast and, just like ‘Weight Watchers’, everything was becoming slender.
Slimline Phone – Keep trim
We didn’t need to look at the avocado, chunky, old fashioned telephone, any more now we could get our hands on a slimline phone. We even stopped saying our phone number, when we picked up the receiver. Times had changed and so had we.
Collecting stuff, whatever it was, was a hobby in itself. Our house had blue Wedgewood ornaments, dusted weekly and put back in exactly the same place, not an angle out of place. They were quite expensive so were often bought as presents.
Wedgewood Decor Plate – Not for sandwiches
We also had two trinket boxes, again in blue Wedgewood and this is where mum kept little sentimental nick nacks from her youth.
Why have an ordinary timepiece when you could be so much more extravagant. The Avon catalogue, run by our next door neighbour, who we called auntie Joan, displayed a ‘jump out of the page’ clock, guaranteed to cause jealousy in the area.
Waterbury Clock -Avon calling
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