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1000 ice lollies are given away free by sweet shop owner Mr H C Downey
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1000 ice lollies are given away free by sweet shop owner Mr H C Downey
1000 ice lollies are given away free by sweet shop owner Mr H C Downey. It took less than 20 minutes to give away the ices but many of the early lolly lickers rejoined the queue for another one. 29th July 1954
George
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM E6217
Media ID 21780393
© Mirrorpix
1954 Essex Free Ice Lolly Inner Boroughs Inner London Lollies Retail Shop Shops
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the nostalgic era of the 1950s. The image captures a heartwarming moment as Mr H C Downey, the kind-hearted owner of a sweet shop in South Woodford, Essex, gives away an astonishing 1000 ice lollies for free. It is hard not to be enchanted by the innocence and joy radiating from the faces of the children gathered around him. The generosity displayed by Mr Downey is truly remarkable as he manages to distribute all 1000 ice lollies in less than 20 minutes. However, what makes this scene even more endearing is that many of these lucky early recipients cannot resist indulging in another icy treat and eagerly rejoin the queue for seconds. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates a simpler time when small acts of kindness brought immense happiness to children's lives. The photograph not only showcases Mr Downey's benevolence but also highlights how something as simple as an ice lolly could create lasting memories for these youngsters. As we delve into our collective memory lane through George's lens, we are reminded of a bygone era where neighborhood shops like Mr Downey's were at the center of communities - places where children would gather with their pocket money and dreams. This print serves as a delightful reminder that sometimes it takes very little to bring immeasurable joy into someone's life.
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