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@bakerart.bsky.social

I've always wandered around with a camera and I'm particularly pleased with my ones of Portsmouth in the 1960s. I took these two in Woolworths from the balcony, probably using the Russian 35mm camera I had then (a Cosmic 35). Fascinating details from so long ago. #Portsmouth #PortsmouthUK

2/10/26, 3:40 pm7 reposts62 likes

pamjohns.bsky.social

@pamjohns.bsky.social

Amazing , yes it was exactly like that. Can’t spot the Broken Biscuit container!!!

Richard Baker

@bakerart.bsky.social

I remember when you bought a light bulb they tested it using a socket on the counter💡

pamjohns.bsky.social

@pamjohns.bsky.social

That’s service 🤗

Laurette

@laurette1.bsky.social

Fantastic photos Richard. What a fantastic shop Woolworths was especially as a child with just pocket money to spend. 🩶

Richard Baker

@bakerart.bsky.social

Yes it was! Loved browsing. My dad used to drive us there on a Saturday in Portsmouth and when you parked a grimy urchin would offer to mind your car (i.e. for a few pennies he'd abstain from vandalising it!)

Zeen from Texas

@zeentejas.bsky.social

Remember it well…

James Matranga

@jamesmantis.bsky.social

I miss Woolworths