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Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England
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Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England
Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England. March 1964
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 64 265
Media ID 21717583
© Mirrorpix
Butcher Butchers Head Scarf Rain Shop Shop Window Shops
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Smethwick, a town nestled in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, within the picturesque West Midlands of England. The year is March 1964, and as we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are instantly transported to an era that exudes charm and nostalgia. The image captures a typical scene from everyday life during the 1960s. Raindrops gently cascade down on a busy street lined with shops adorned with vibrant shop windows. Amongst them stands a quaint butcher's shop, its entrance framed by an inviting display of fresh cuts of meat. A friendly butcher wearing a head scarf can be seen attending to customers who seek refuge from the rain while going about their shopping. This photograph not only showcases Smethwick's thriving commercial hub but also offers us glimpses into the fashion trends and weather conditions prevalent at that time. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when community connections were forged through daily interactions at local establishments like this one. Preserved by Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, this remarkable piece allows us to marvel at how much has changed since then while cherishing our shared heritage. As we admire this slice of history frozen in time, it evokes feelings of warmth and curiosity about those who once walked these very streets - their stories forever etched in our collective memory.
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