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Pensioners queue outside Greggs Seconds Shop, Westgate Road, 12th July 1974
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Pensioners queue outside Greggs Seconds Shop, Westgate Road, 12th July 1974
Pensioners queue outside Greggs Seconds Shop, Westgate Road, 12th July 1974. Pensioners are allowed to buy bread at half price. The goods are imperfectly baked but perfectly edible
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Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21682895
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Bread Feature Food And Drink Large Group Of People Crowd Newcastle Old People Price Queue Queuing Shops And Shopping Discounted Shortages
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the bustling streets of Newcastle on a summer day in 1974. The image captures a large group of pensioners eagerly queuing outside Greggs Seconds Shop on Westgate Road, an iconic scene that reflects the challenges and resilience of the era. The caption tells us that these pensioners are patiently waiting for their turn to purchase bread at half price. Despite being imperfectly baked, the goods are described as perfectly edible, providing much-needed sustenance during a time when shortages were prevalent. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people who relied on discounted food to make ends meet. It highlights both the generosity of Greggs in offering this discount specifically for pensioners and the determination of these individuals to secure their daily necessities. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it is impossible not to be moved by the unity and camaraderie displayed by this community. Their shared experience creates an atmosphere filled with hope and gratitude amidst challenging circumstances. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that even during times of scarcity, humanity finds ways to come together and support one another. It encapsulates not only an important moment in history but also celebrates the strength and resilience found within communities facing adversity.
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