I Remember When

I remember the Yanks giving the kids strip chewing gum

" Gobstoppers "  ,,,It's a wonder/small miracle we survived those  !! .

When Bobbies walked the streets

With their blue and white wrist band on left sleeve of tunic to show they were "on duty"

And cape over shoulder "handy for giving naughty kids a clout with"

Ps I think City of London police still wear wrist bands (red and white)

Having to remember (and recite) our Co-op divi number when Mum sent me for something from the Co-op. Also milk tokens issued from said Co-op.

And cardboard milk bottle tops, with a small push out in the centre.

When we moved into our new  requisitioned house in surrey after i think our house in Kensington was doodle bugged (we were in Weston Super Mare as evacuees) Dad was a Police man based at Gloucester Road police station 

  I digress  

I remember milk was from one of the churns that the milkman had in his horsedrawn van and the baker came to the door with a big basket with bread one side and buns and cakes the other side ,i think we needed ration coupons for it all?

Rationing of Petrol !! .

And Learner drivers could drive without a qualified driver with them.

I can still remember both ours and my Granma's.