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January Sales. A queue of anxious shoppers try to be first into the shop as the shop
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January Sales. A queue of anxious shoppers try to be first into the shop as the shop
January Sales. A queue of anxious shoppers try to be first into the shop as the shop keeper tries to keep order.
Picture location is unknown, but it is a January Sales picture
taken 5th January 1952 in England.
Mirrorpix are looking for the exact location
Harding
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
B/W Print
Media ID 21811179
© Mirrorpix
1952 Consumer Queue Sales Shoppers Shops January Shop Keeper
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January Sales - A Glimpse into the Consumer Frenzy of 1950s England
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. In this print from January 5th, 1952, we are transported back to a bustling scene during the highly anticipated January sales in England. The image captures a queue of anxious shoppers eagerly vying to be the first ones through the shop doors, while an attentive shopkeeper valiantly tries to maintain order amidst the excitement. The location of this snapshot remains unknown, adding an air of mystery and intrigue. Mirrorpix is determined to uncover its exact whereabouts as they delve into their archives. This remarkable piece offers a fascinating glimpse into British consumer culture during the mid-20th century. As we gaze upon this vintage photograph by Harding, it becomes evident that even in those days gone by, January sales held great significance for shoppers seeking bargains and deals. The palpable impatience radiating from these individuals reflects their eagerness to secure coveted items at discounted prices. This image serves as a time capsule capturing not only the fervor surrounding shopping events but also showcasing fashion trends and social dynamics prevalent during that era. It reminds us how much our shopping habits have evolved over time while simultaneously evoking nostalgia for simpler times when brick-and-mortar shops were at the heart of retail therapy. Memory Lane Prints invites you on a journey down memory lane with this extraordinary visual relic from 1952's January sales—where anticipation met opportunity in one thrilling moment frozen forever in time.
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