In France there are still lots of these (Quincaillerie - my favourite French word)
In France there are still lots of these (Quincaillerie - my favourite French word)A traditional local ironmongers. 'Nuff said. I miss them, and the stuff we used to be able to get at them.. I think they'd still make a lot of money if done correctly and a traditional one was set up.
Oils, paraffin, Tilley Lamps and the smell of leather too, as well as rope, chains, anchor points, buckles, fastners and the suchxx
Mmmm .... sweet peanutsPersonally id bring back a good old fashioned sweet shop selling sticky boiled sweets by the 1/4 (what ever measurement that was) Some shaky old lady tipping them into her metal scales and pouring them into a paper bag along with a couple of hairs and a bit of dust
Rainbow Crystals.Mmmm .... sweet peanuts
Sherbert pips..My dentist has made a killing with my youthful addiction to rosie apple's
Yes same here, we have a few here too.We have one in Bedford, it's lovely like stepping back in time.
Whats the Sweansea mix?! Have i missed a trick?1/4lb of Swansea Mix.. Loved it. Pear drops.. nom nom.
Pinapple cubes were amazing but the sharp corners had a tendancy to rip the top of my mouth to shredsPineapple cubes and sherbet pips were my favourites x
It's an old sweet mixture literally named after Swansea, called Swansea Mix. Had mint, fruit, those chest remedy sweets (linctus? is it? Brain is a bit tired..) and stuff like that.Whats the Sweansea mix?! Have i missed a trick?
Yes I know what you mean but I loved that chewy bit in the middle.... xPinapple cubes were amazing but the sharp corners had a tendancy to rip the top of my mouth to shreds
Still picking it out of you teeth days laterYes I know what you mean but I loved that chewy bit in the middle.... x
I remember now, i couldnt handle the contamination of flavours so they stayed on the top shelf next to the nougatIt's an old sweet mixture literally named after Swansea, called Swansea Mix. Had mint, fruit, those chest remedy sweets (linctus? is it? Brain is a bit tired..) and stuff like that.
I've just checked and still available..
Like this...?I would want to be a rag and bone woman.. Collecting old shit and converting into something spectacular..
OK I know it is particularly what I do now
But I want a pony and trap and wash in a Belfast sink..
Just found an old Belfast and Bath taps with a shower mixer which we have installed in the garden.. Hot and cold water.. Great for washing my paint brushes and the dogs..
I was born in the wrong century..
XxxBibaxxX
Along with your fillingsStill picking it out of you teeth days later
Any pics of your work?I would want to be a rag and bone woman.. Collecting old shit and converting into something spectacular..
OK I know it is particularly what I do now
But I want a pony and trap and wash in a Belfast sink..
Just found an old Belfast and Bath taps with a shower mixer which we have installed in the garden.. Hot and cold water.. Great for washing my paint brushes and the dogs..
I was born in the wrong century..
XxxBibaxxX
Thousands... And thousands.. But that let's you into my real life...Any pics of your work?
Theres a traditional sweet shop stall on my local market that still sells these...always on my list xMmmm .... sweet peanuts
You can't just eat one thoughTheres a traditional sweet shop stall on my local market that still sells these...always on my list x
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