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Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
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Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956
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1950s Doncaster Fifties Mexborough Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Retail Retailing Shoe Shoe Shop Shoes Shop Front Shop Sign Shop Window Sign South Yorkshire Walters Window Display Footwear
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This print captures the essence of 1950s Britain in all its nostalgic glory. Taken by renowned artist Michael Walters, it showcases the Timpsons shoe shop window in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, back in 1956. The monochrome image transports us to a time when small towns like Mexborough were bustling with local businesses and community spirit. The picture perfectly encapsulates the fashion trends of that era, with impeccably dressed men and women strolling past the shop front adorned with stylish shoes on display. It is a snapshot of a simpler time when people took pride in their appearance and shopping was an experience rather than just a transaction. The location itself adds to the charm of this photograph - Mexborough, nestled in South Yorkshire's countryside, exudes quintessential English charm. The Doncaster-based shoe retailer Timpsons has been serving customers for decades from this very spot. Michael Walters' expert composition beautifully captures not only the exterior of the shop but also reflects an important aspect of British industry during that period - footwear manufacturing. This image serves as a reminder of how local retail played an integral role in communities across England. As we gaze upon this timeless scene frozen in black and white, we are transported back to an era where style met craftsmanship at every corner shop window display.
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