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Banned Toy Museum - TOP 10 Banned Toys. Clackers, also known as Knockers and Click Clacks, consisted of two large acrylic balls, which hung on either end of a heavy string. The two balls would swing apart and together, making the loud clacking noise that gave the toy its name. If swung too hard, the acrylic balls would shatter, sending flying shrapnel everywhere. Clackers were banned in 1985
Robertson's Marmalade Golliwog 1966
I have the Boyscout one as well.
Crowds listen to Billy Graham
Trolley bus for Winchmore Hill at Manor House, late 1950s/early 60s
Tony Bock’s Farewell To The East End
In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London
Islington, Mildmay Park looking to Newington Green 1952
As tram abandonment draws ever nearer in 1952, we see car 1939 on route 33 approach Newington Green. It's passing a Taylor Walker pub that has its name obscured - more info would be welcome. The next three pictures show the same location. photo - R J S Wiseman N.B. This picture is part of a set showing the London Borough of Islington, from Essex Road, to Newington Green and Green Lanes. To view the full set in the correct order, click the link…
Hackney Workhouse: Old Casual Ward
Hackney Workhouse, Homerton Hight Street: Old Casual Ward