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[Aces and Eights]

I seem to be getting mixed messages on the cardigan front - they were 'old men's wear' but everyone still had one. They pop up in many many old pictures so were obviously popular. What denoted it as 'old man'? Was it the weight? Buttons? Style? Colour? or a bit of everything?
And I do agree - pockets is best!

I recall we wore mainly fine knit / lambs wool ? and the pockets were a must on the cardigans. Very casual and usful item of clothing as you would stuff your hands in your pockets to look cool and when on the move you had your **** and Zippo in the pocket. Theres a thought beside the Zippo we started off with the old army metal flint lighters - gas ones were too expensive so we tended to smell of Brut and lighter fuel. Thats it - we were always trying to obtain a Ronson gas lingter or a Dunhill would be the tops

 

[browniecj]



I recall we wore mainly fine knit / lambs wool ? and the pockets were a must on the cardigans.  Very casual and usful item of clothing as you would stuff your hands in your pockets to look cool and when on the move you had your **** and Zippo in the pocket.  Theres a thought beside the Zippo we started off with the old army metal flint lighters - gas ones were too expensive so we tended to smell of Brut and lighter fuel.  Thats it - we were always trying to obtain a Ronson gas lingter or a Dunhill would be the tops

When the Fuel had come out of the Metal Lighters,they be all Flame.Lucky in that my Mum(to earn extra)did Home work for Ronson Lighters.

 

[Gsvs5]

Theres a memory - a packet of 10 number 6 and a book of matches the beginners smoking kit !!

There used to be a little grocers shop that sold single Woodbines and an "Offy" that you took an empty Cider bottle in and get filled with draught sherry.It was all downhill for a few years after that !

 

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There used to be a little grocers shop that sold single Woodbines and an "Offy" that you took an empty Cider bottle in and get filled with draught sherry.It was all downhill for a few years after that !

There was a similar shop I knew in Sunderland - took a Brown Ale bottle in and got a pint of sherry for a quid (in '86, at the tender non-sherry drinking age of 15). Drank it on the way to a party. Spent most of the night passed out on the bathroom floor. Don't think I've drank sherry since.
(not so) Happy Days!

 

[yankmod]

Listening to a CD that came with "Uncut" Mag.It Showcases a few of the newer Bands.A lot of them have gone back to the 60s,for inspiration.Even the first Track is a rework of "Hey Mr.Tambourine Man".Ironically,it is called "Strange Brew"-one of Cream`s finest.I actually bought the Mag for the Story of the Marquee and the Who-and which Clubs were popular in the 60s.Remember some of them,some I was not allowed in,"Bag O`Nails","Scotch Of St.James"and "The Speakeasy".This was where the "Kings Road" Set would go.Not my Scene-even during the Mod years.

It's always that way with Musicians browniecj.Early 60's Dylan was doing folk music from the 20's.The British bands were doing British Music Hall.And some American Pop (Harry Nilsson)was doin American Vaudeville.As long as they learn from the "Good" stuff.

 

[Basset]

That's a good looking cardigan Basset. Where did you get it? I had a similar one, in grey, from Next about 5 years ago but my older cousins (we are talking 60 years + and ex-mods from early '60's London) took the micky out of me for looking like an old man.The problem was the colour not the style.

Bought it from a gentlemans outfitters that was closing down not far from where i live, its made by wolsey, there still going and there knitwears good imo

 

[Botolph]

Not to derail, but to all the English in this forum, I hope you're having a Happy St. George's Day! Now carry on with your real ale, pie'n'mash, and what have ya.

 

[Basset]

There was a similar shop I knew in Sunderland - took a Brown Ale bottle in and got a pint of sherry for a quid (in '86, at the tender non-sherry drinking age of 15). Drank it on the way to a party. Spent most of the night passed out on the bathroom floor. Don't think I've drank sherry since.
(not so) Happy Days!

Ditto, draught sherry was available in the local offie, armadillo brand i think, burgundy and white ceramic cask with the little drip cup hanging under the tap, having been paid with my first weeks wages in 83 me and me mate bought some along with half oz of old holburn and some rizlas, drank, smoked, barfed, not the best nite i've had

 

[Lasttye]



Not to derail, but to all the English in this forum, I hope you're having a Happy St. George's Day! Now carry on with your real ale, pie'n'mash, and what have ya.

Cheers Botolph..and Happy St Georges day to all Englishmen who have spread all around the World.

 

[MikeDT]



Cheers Botolph..and Happy St Georges day to all Englishmen who have spread all around the World.

Yeh...Happy St George's Day from an Englishman on the other side of the world.. Got no real ale or pie'n'mash though, but I got a made in China England flag and a bottle of Beijing Yanjing beer!

 

[browniecj]



Not to derail, but to all the English in this forum, I hope you're having a Happy St. George's Day! Now carry on with your real ale, pie'n'mash, and what have ya.

Thank-you Botolph.I also agree with what Lasttye has said.

 

[browniecj]

And MikeDT

 

[Man-of-Mystery]



I seem to be getting mixed messages on the cardigan front - they were 'old men's wear' but everyone still had one. They pop up in many many old pictures so were obviously popular. What denoted it as 'old man'? Was it the weight? Buttons? Style? Colour? or a bit of everything?

Basically, if an old bloke was wearing it, it was old bloke's gear. If we were wearing it, it wasn't. I honestly think it was as simple as that.

 

[Man-of-Mystery]



Whoops,that was us....."Make Love Not War" was their Slogan.

I never had a problem with their slogan. I couldn't abide the 'look' at the time.

 

[Man-of-Mystery]



Cheers Botolph..and Happy St Georges day to all Englishmen who have spread all around the World.

I guess that includes me up here in the frozen tundra. Cheers, Roy.