Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Yes, the trays were tin or metal of some type. An aunt used them as baking trays! When spring cleaning kitchen cabinets earlier this year, I found one of the little hammers, along with a butter curler which I bought from Pearson's on Long Row decades ago! Still works, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 612 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 I expect the 'tins' were tin-plated steel (the same stuff that 'tin cans' are made from). The tin plate retards any rusting. I keep a Walkers hammer in my tool wallet for small jobs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baznotinnotts 25 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Ah, sweet cigarettes with cards to collect, late 50s, just like being grown up, walking along pretending to smoke them before consuming ... matron says I can have my Horlicks and a lie down now, rather have a glass of Sanatogen, though, or take a tablet, Phyllosan, because it fortifies the over forties. Esso Blue, bum, bum, bum, cleans a big, big carpet for less than half a crown, no that can't be right. B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Aniseed balls with the little black seed? In the middle haven't seen them for years, remember the song.. Aniseed balls are best, good for your belly and chest you don't get many for half a penny but Aniseed Balls are best. Must get out more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted July 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 I did like to buy small sweets, you got more for your money, aniseed balls, mint imperials, dolly mixtures etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,379 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 I get a large jar of 'retro' sweets at Xmas, I think I've mention before, those sherbet flying saucers don't half mek yer tabs laff... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 15 hours ago, carni said: Mmmm mmmmm. I loved Nibbits. A big part of my foody memories. Sunday afternoon, round the back of the Chesterfield Arms. A bottle of pop and either a bag of plain or cheese crisps to last about two hours, then home, just across the road to Hardys Drive, to Sunday Lunch. I discovered Pom- Bears a few years ago and thought they were brilliant. There are about five different arm positions in a pack. Best replacement for Nibbits that I had found. Sadly in an attempt to make more profit, the texture of the Pom-bears has got thinner and thinner, until it is difficult to find an intact bear in a pack now. Usually at least one arm or head missing on most bears. The last part of the bag is usually the heads and arms Bless.It has had an affect on the taste as well. Still love them. There is always a six bag pack in my tuck box. PS BK will give the Tesco and Aldi ones a try. Thanks for the tip. I have never heard of Pom Bears.. My Grandma kept the Bestwood Hotel in Bestwood Village up to around the early/mid 60's and he sold Nibb-Bits. They were in a jar on the counter of the 'Off Sales'. It was a speacial 'sloped' jar designed to accept a hand grabbing a bag of Nibb Bit's. I saw a Nibbits van on the A 580 some years ago but maybe around the 90's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 I had not heard of Pom Bears. Just googled the name and from the description they sound good. http://www.pom-bear.co.uk/home.html I do remember Nibbits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Does one assume that you eat a Pom Bear like a Jelly Baby, head first and work your way down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 No preference Kath, you just munch 'em and try to remember Nibbits ! NB. Just stocked up today, 'er indoors is happy now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Beekay the paper carrier bags with string handles cost 4d and could be used over and over again. Ofter they were from the green-grocery's (spelling not sure ) you would buy King Edwards by the lbs they never came wrapped in a plastic bag. You could also get the brown paper carrier with string handels from Central Market. Maybe I remember these paper bags as each Saturday I would go shopping with mum, while my borther's stayed in bed. Again i drew the short straw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 How did carrier bags get brought into the equation? I remember the buggers though. Used to cut into your fingers if carrying anything heavy. And could always guarantee that the bottom would fall out if they got wet, usually about ten yards from your doorstep or when getting on the bus, to go home ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Keep up Beekay, Mary mentioned carrier bags with string handles a few posts back. You don't see them anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,379 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 I never understood why the paper grocery bags in American films didn't have handles. You'd think after a while they'd realise you can't unlock the door with both arms full nor can you put one down then pick it up again.... Strange people the Muricans... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Beekay said: How did carrier bags get brought into the equation? I remember the buggers though. Used to cut into your fingers if carrying anything heavy. And could always guarantee that the bottom would fall out if they got wet, usually about ten yards from your doorstep or when getting on the bus, to go home ! Hi Beekay see your Sunday at 6 02. xx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Beer-off's behind the counter wooden barrels of Wine from the wood, and Tawney (not sur of spelling) first one we used to make our own Port n" Lemon second was like a sherry. Babycham. Pony, Barley Wine, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 35 minutes ago, mary1947 said: Hi Beekay see your Sunday at 6 02. xx Forgive my ignorance, but I don't understand, 'see my Sunday at 6.02. ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Beekay I have just seen again your comment!! yes your right my spelling again has let me down, One day my friend i will spell every thing right. So can I trust you to give me a nudge if you see any word spelt wrongly. Thanks mary1947 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,869 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I use a smell chucker, never get ploblems with worms. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Cheers Mary1947, but I still don't understand " see your Sunday at 6.02"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Priceless Den, Priceless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 891 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Posters on billboards and factory premises around the city urgently advertising jobs for Overlockers, Lockstitchers, Finishers and offering good rates of pay. Usually a few in the Evening Post as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 483 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 ^^^^ And Homeworkers. My Mother worked in the Lace Market as a finisher in the ragtrade making coats for M&S and others, her boss had as many people, possibly more, working at home than in the factory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 As a kid I remember seeing the adverts for Overlockers, Lockstitchers etc. I was intrigued because it was like a foreign language; I had no idea what those people did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 483 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 C-T, I suppose it did look like a Foreign language if you didn't know the trade, my Mum started back at work when I was around 6 or 7yrs old so I was brought up on the names and was taught to use a Singer and hand sew at an early age. I've still got my Mums 1931 Singer bought new for her by her Dad when she was 16 and had just started an apprenticeship at Burberrys. I'm sure there used to be other trades advertised on billboards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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