I am at a total loss sometimes when I hear my Grandchildren speak. Words that they use in every day language are a mystery to me.
However, during the recent cold snap, I mentioned I wore a Liberty Bodice when I was younger and I had to explain it to them. They had also never heard of Fish Kettle.
Are there any words you remember that would have to be explained to the children.
We still have a library van once a week here. And a functioning telephone box. Thats a country village for you.! Just thought of another from my youth: church social!
Gills, pints, quarts. Rods, poles oerches. Half crowns, florins,threepenny bits. Playing at the 'rec' or on the Jungle jim. The 'hit parade'. Penny chews. Children's hour on the TV. Gramaphones. 33s, 45s and 78s.
Farview, when my DS was little he said ‘Mummy, how old were you when life changed in to colour?’ That was prompted by him seeing old black and white TV programs!
Having watched "Back in time for tea" with younger family - quite a few things have come up - the ones I can remember include Twintubs Ciné films Vesta meals