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A gambling machine has been installed in the launderette in the Warwick Road, Banbury
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A gambling machine has been installed in the launderette in the Warwick Road, Banbury
A gambling machine has been installed in the launderette in the Warwick Road, Banbury, Oxon. Pictured, Mrs Violet Cox tries her hand at the one armed bandit. The machine pays out tokens which can be used to operate the washing machines. If that doesn t appeal the tokens can be exchanged for a drink at the Crown Inn pub next door. The landlord, Charlie Williamson also owns the launderette. 16th January 1969
Peter Stone
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Banbury
Oxfordshire
England
DM Z511
Media ID 21827286
© Mirrorpix
Chores Clothes Gamble Gambling Launderette One Armed Bandit Washing 1969 Wash Day
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In this nostalgic print from 1969, we see a unique addition to the Warwick Road launderette in Banbury, Oxon. Mrs Violet Cox is seen trying her luck at the newly installed gambling machine, known as the one-armed bandit. This innovative concept allows customers to win tokens that can be used to operate the washing machines instead of traditional coins. The photograph captures a moment of excitement and anticipation as Mrs Cox pulls down on the lever, hoping for a lucky outcome. The one-armed bandit adds an element of fun and entertainment to what was once considered a mundane chore - wash day. Not only does this gambling machine offer an alternative way to pay for laundry services, but it also presents another enticing option: exchanging tokens for drinks at the neighboring Crown Inn pub. It seems that Charlie Williamson, both landlord of the pub and owner of the launderette, has found a clever way to attract customers from different walks of life. This image takes us back in time when women like Mrs Cox would gather at their local launderettes not just for cleanliness but also for social interaction and perhaps even some unexpected thrills. It serves as a reminder of how everyday tasks were transformed by creative thinking during this era.
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