From The Archive : Smarties on the Prom  by phil_howcroft

From The Archive : Smarties on the Prom

This is from the archive, early 1960's on the promenade at Blackpool, visiting my grandparents for a family get together.

In the photo, my cousin Ann, my Mum, My cousin Alan, my brother Paul (look at the buggy, not much nod to health and safety), me and then a random bloke on the edge of the frame.

Smartie tubes haven't changed much, possible smaller today than they were in 1960 something.

Shot and developed and printed by my Dad in his darkroom.
Oh you were such a cutie pie in your short pants!
November 8th, 2023  
@marlboromaam lol thanks Mags , short pants, we all love wearing short pants in 2023 too
November 8th, 2023  
Lovely old photo. You look happy with your smarties, all those e numbers! Love the curls too.
November 8th, 2023  
@carole_sandford I wonder if they had e numbers in them all those years ago
November 8th, 2023  
Weren’t you just darling? Fun to see this bit of history.
November 9th, 2023  
Great photo
November 9th, 2023  
A fun archive shot!
November 9th, 2023  
Such a wonderful photo full of very cute kids!
November 9th, 2023  
Lovely moment in history
November 9th, 2023  
Marvellous
November 9th, 2023  
Lovely to look down memory lane
November 9th, 2023  
Great memories in this beautiful b&w image. You had strong curly hair in those days. They still look great today. Sometimes I say to myself "those were the days".
November 9th, 2023  
Oh gosh. What a memory! We all love smarties at our house and when I see the bigger tubes (which is not often) I buy one for each of us.
November 9th, 2023  
You haven't changed a bit :)
November 9th, 2023  
Really great shot, Phil. So many memories. I think the little girl is me!
November 9th, 2023  
You are certainly looking happy with yourself
November 10th, 2023  
Taking us all back there Phil. Great pic
November 10th, 2023  
What a nice family memories, you were a cute little boy !
November 14th, 2023  
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