“Are you going down Central Market after Cavo ? 1960.......”
“yeh I’ll cumwiyer..” SATURDAYS… There was Haberdashery Books and Clothes Companion Sets and pokers Very big eggs, some were double yoker’s Pieces of fish laying on ice Green grocers cake and pastries Naughty but nice Ink pens for school, kettles with whistles Lino and scrubbing brushes, hard or soft bristles Materials, nylons, overalls and plants There were queues through the aisles to browse or to glance Rain-hats and stockings and boxes of shoes Toys and lace curtains, which should you choose? Undergarments and vests at a price you could afford And to keep them clean, a wooden wash board There was café, handbags, everything My pocket money I would spend I loved the Central Market to shop with Mum or friend In my mind’s eye it all seems so clear And when my memory wanders back I’m so glad that I was there Webmaster: Mavis Baker (co-admin of St Ann's Well Road Pre-Demolition (1970) Online Community
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