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Post Christmas Sales at Debenhams. London. The scene outside Debenhams


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Post Christmas Sales at Debenhams. London. The scene outside Debenhams

Post Christmas Sales at Debenhams. London.
The scene outside Debenhams, Oxford Street, 07.45am.
Some people have been queuing since Friday 23rd December.
Picture taken 27th December 1977

Alisdair MacDonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
B/W Print

Media ID 21811169

© Mirrorpix

Consumer Debenhams Door Entrance Oxford Street Queue Sale Sales Shoppers Shops Sleeping Bag 1977 Overnight


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Post Christmas Sales at Debenhams - A Glimpse into the Consumer Frenzy of 1977 London

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. Step back in time to the bustling streets of Oxford Street, London, on a cold December morning in 1977. This print captures the electrifying scene outside Debenhams department store during their highly anticipated post-Christmas sales. As dawn breaks at 07.45am, eager bargain hunters fill the frame, their excitement palpable. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into consumer culture of the era - a true snapshot of British shopping history. Some dedicated shoppers had even camped out since Friday, braving chilly nights and sacrificing holiday comforts for unbeatable deals. Their determination is evident as they patiently queue along the entrance, armed with sleeping bags and anticipation. The iconic red doors beckon customers inside where endless aisles await filled with discounted treasures waiting to be discovered. The atmosphere crackles with energy as shoppers eagerly browse through racks and shelves searching for that perfect find. This photograph by Alisdair MacDonald beautifully encapsulates an era when brick-and-mortar stores were at the heart of retail therapy – long before online shopping revolutionized our purchasing habits. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when queuing up overnight was part and parcel of securing incredible bargains. As we admire this piece from Memory Lane Prints, let us transport ourselves back to an age where shopping was an experience shared amongst fellow enthusiasts rather than just a click away on our screens – truly

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