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A rather unusual sight now a days is a salt hawker. Here is Mr Joseph Watton
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A rather unusual sight now a days is a salt hawker. Here is Mr Joseph Watton
A rather unusual sight now a days is a salt hawker. Here is Mr Joseph Watton from Stafford who a lorry, his wife and a driver is hawking blocks of household and cattle salt all over the country. Seen here in Stratford Upon Avon selling 28 lb blocks of salt for 3 shillings and 6 pence. 6th April 1954
Bela Zola
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21805077
© Mirrorpix
1954 Fifties Salt Selling Shoppers Warwickshire West Midlands
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In this photo print, we are transported back to a bygone era when salt hawkers were an uncommon sight. Meet Mr Joseph Watton, a salt hawker from Stafford, who traverses the country with his trusty lorry, accompanied by his wife and a driver. The year is 1954, and the bustling streets of Stratford Upon Avon serve as their temporary marketplace. With pride in his eyes and determination etched on his face, Mr Watton stands beside stacks of 28 lb blocks of household and cattle salt. Passersby stop to observe this rather unusual spectacle - an opportunity to purchase essential condiments directly from the source. For just 3 shillings and 6 pence, shoppers can acquire these precious blocks that enhance flavors in kitchens across England. This snapshot captures not only a moment frozen in time but also highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals like Mr Watton during post-war Britain. It serves as a reminder that even amidst changing times, some traditions endure. Bela Zola's expertly captured image transports us back to an era where street scenes like these were commonplace. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph print today, it evokes nostalgia for simpler times while offering us glimpses into the vibrant history of our beloved United Kingdom.
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