Paulus 541 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Compo, I had a blue/grey version of the top one, with 'Austin of England' badged on the bonnet side, I think the lights worked also? or did I imagine it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 dgbrit, make your own! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Dried peas, soak for 2 days in bicarb' of soda & water, boil gently for 6 weeks.....................more if you can wait....................eat with lots of mint sauce, preferably whilst walking around Goose Fair.............. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Re metal toys of the 50s can anyone remember those metal cranes which were basically a metal box on four plastic wheels with a jib and string and bucket with winding handle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Paulus: You have me wondering now....I would have said the lights were solid but I'm not so sure...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Mick: One of these beasties? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Thanks Compo The very one, but I only remember 4 windows on each side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 OH&S demanded more windows in 58 for greater visibility and safety 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 The fabulous tail lights of the 1959 Series V Morris Oxford: And the very Americanised look of the car itself: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 dry roads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Tinplate pea shooters. I can't even find a picture of one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Party Seven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Affordable fags: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Not sure about the Party Seven, Compo. We now get these: You can get a Heiniken version too, for the Lager Louts! (Refreshes the parts other beers cannot reach!) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Black and white minstrels: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Wizard: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Black and white minstrels: Oooooo - yer can't say that these days... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I just did and I'll say it again Black and white minstrels! So there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Absolutetly no one had any racial associations in their to that program. As a kid I hated it only second to 'The good old days' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I never liked it but my parents used to watch avidly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Strange to think that the Black and White Minstrel Show regularly pulled in the highest TV audiences !! (I didn't like it either) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I used to love 'The Good Old Days', it was a laugh a minute. Leonard Sachs introduced the acts using words that nobody understood but everyone would roar with laughter at. Everyone dressed up and we'd be singing along with them to 'Down At The Old Bull And Bush'. It was a programme full of fun and that's why I loved it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 And in 3rd place for most hated (not sure if on tv though?) The Billy Cotton Band Show, thinking about it maybe 3rd place should be shared with a radio show "Sing something for the simple" on a sunday at teatime, made me want to vomit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I was not a fan of the B&W Minstrel Show either. It wasn't just the jaded music (to my ears), there also seeming something unnatural about the whole thing! Of course, I was pretty young at the time so I am probably imagining it all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Wasted on colour tv too.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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