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Post by Jane on Nov 18, 2010 20:54:42 GMT
Hi all,
Is anyone else watching this too? If so, what has been your favourite era so far and why?
I think my favourite episode so far has been first episode (Victorian era). I loved the hustle and bustle of the outdoor market.
It will be interesting to see the 1970's edition in a few weeks time, this is the first era within living memory for me.
Here's the trailer:
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Post by Becky on Nov 18, 2010 22:32:53 GMT
Ive been watching, although don't tell me what happens this week, I've recorded it and not watched it yet!!
I really enjoy programmes like that, I was astonished at what the Victorians put into their bread! how crazy was that?? chalk was it? and pebbles or something odd!! LOL.
I liked the Edwardian period, I think if I had to live in history I'd love to be an aristocat of the Edwardian era. Long enough ago to wear elegant dresses and corsets, but recent enough to have nice meals, and a social system and things!!! LOL.
Anyone else been watching it? xxx
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Post by Jane on Nov 18, 2010 23:22:05 GMT
Ive been watching, although don't tell me what happens this week, I've recorded it and not watched it yet!! I really enjoy programmes like that, I was astonished at what the Victorians put into their bread! how crazy was that?? chalk was it? and pebbles or something odd!! LOL. I liked the Edwardian period, I think if I had to live in history I'd love to be an aristocat of the Edwardian era. Long enough ago to wear elegant dresses and corsets, but recent enough to have nice meals, and a social system and things!!! LOL. Anyone else been watching it? xxx My lips are sealed re episode three  I think some of the other 'added extras' in the bread included plaster of paris and stuff similar to swimming pool cleaner...yuk  I think it was funny how the shops either bowled over or put off potential customers. |
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Post by scotty on Nov 19, 2010 20:37:41 GMT
I'm watching this and finding it fascinating. Won't tell you about this week!
I think the butcher is the most interesting (especially this week) - he's obviously a skilled man and can cut joints of meat to suit any era using the styles that were used at the time, and yet his own modern day business failed through lack of support as we all buy pre-packaged in a supermarket. It's nice to see folk buying fresh cuts over the counter.
The poor old blacksmith really struggles to find his niche in the changing high streets and I'm a bit perplexed by the baker situation. Why have they chosen a female baker who then isn't allowed to bake bread and ends up making cakes which she can't do?? Seems a bit strange to me.
Loving the dressmaker and the bespoke outfits she's making.
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Post by Anita on Nov 26, 2010 0:34:39 GMT
Absolutely loving this series - watching on iPlayer only though as there are two other programmes on at the same time that we like to watch, so one gets recorded and the other gets watched.  I'm most interested in the 30s/40s era as my Mam was born in 1930. She was and still is a whizz with a YoYo and a Hoola Hoop, ;D whereas I am most definitely not and never was  I loved all the Toys in the Toy shop, especially the Spud Gun!! My Uncle Tony had one of them and a Pop Gun, which I was allowed to play with supervised when I was a kid!! It was really nice to see how the blacksmith interacted with the kids and he did well in terms of takings I think  A xx |
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Post by Becky on Nov 26, 2010 13:09:22 GMT
Hi Anita!!
Nice to see you, not seen you for a few days. ;D
I'm really enjoying it, I have to watch catching up too. I Sky Plus it, as my husband is a Nurse, we more or less watch everything as and when if We both want to watch it.
I thought the little silver toy soldiers the black smith made were wonderful. =) xxxxx
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Post by sindylicious on Nov 28, 2010 11:59:32 GMT
I have been watching these too  and i think they are great!. I can't wait for the 70s one ;D Great viewing all round Val x |
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Post by patricia on Nov 28, 2010 12:23:27 GMT
Just read this thread and sounds so interesting. Looked at the tv guide to see when it's on. Next week the 1960's.
Even though I'm not from England I do watch a bit of BBC. Like some of the comedies and it's the only time I get to see the All Blacks play on tv.
Will certainly try to watch it.
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Post by patricia on Dec 1, 2010 9:46:37 GMT
Watched the 1960's episode last night.
Enjoyed the background music and the hairdressers. Was great to see how they styled hair then and of course the make-up. I was quite young in the '60's so wasn't really into all of that. Only saw it on the streets of course.
Was interesting to see the differences between the General Store and the so called supermarket.
I wished we had milk bars in our younger days. After watching Happy Days and now this I would really have enjoyed that. I was a teenager in the '70's and by then they were long gone. In New Zealand there wasn't much 'entertainment' for our age group.
We had to be 21 to go to the pubs but of course with extra make-up, high heels or boots we did get in. Only down thing was that they closed at 10 pm and I (being an only girl and the eldest) had to be home straight away. Same after the pictures. Straight home!!!!!!!
Looking forward to next weeks episode.
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Post by Jane on Dec 2, 2010 23:56:40 GMT
This series just gets better, I really enjoyed this week's episode.
I'm a child of the 70's, so recognised the start of various retail trends we were starting to see the last of by the time I was small.
Next week's episode will be a very nostalgic experience for me, I am sure.
It has been fascinating watching the various families and people coping with earlier versions of their current trades.
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Post by Becky on Dec 3, 2010 8:33:28 GMT
It's been fab hasn't it? I adore all things 40s and thought that episode was brilliant.
In the 60s episode I could have brought that Milk Bar home and set it up in the dining room! it was fabulous.
I'm quite sad the're not doing an 80s one. I was born in 79 so the 80s were my childhood decade. I'll have to watch the 70s one and see if I can spot anything that looks familiar!
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Post by scotty on Dec 3, 2010 12:17:08 GMT
I remember the 1960s shopping experience, we had an old hardware shop that sold everything and always smelled of paraffin. I used to go shopping with my mum and we would do a route along the high street starting with the butcher, the sweetshop (jars of sweets and fabulous chocolate boxes) run by two grey haired old dears, then on to the bakers, the very small supermarket (Liptons - possibly of tea fame), the bank, fruit & veg and then the fishmongers & linens shop (these were 2 separate shops obviously otherwise the pillowcases would smell of haddock). these sort of ran in a progressive line along one side of the road. You then had to cross over for the chemist and newsagent. Thing I remember about shopping with mum was that it was a very social experience - all the shopkeepers knew you and your family and my mum would meet friends and neighbours along the route to stop and chat. Maybe it's these memories but I still love to shop on a high street rather than large supermarkets. Although I have an Asda hypermarket 1 mile away, I drive to the nearest high street for my shopping instead.
PS couldn't resist adding that we had a ladies dress shop (very posh) called Estelle Modes - how fab is that name? I am almost sure I have some photos of my mum and nana outside it, so if I can get it scanned, I'll share it with you all.
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Post by rosered on Dec 3, 2010 19:22:18 GMT
Just watched the 60's one - the general store was not at all how I remember things - there was more 'stuff'! Also, I was surprised about the lack of butcher's - even as late as 1982, there were FOUR butcher's in the small town my parents moved to in Cormwall. ( St Just in Penwith) There are still 2 there now - one with its own slaughter house! (Run by my mother's best friend, who comes in to the shop wiping her hans and saying ' Sorry to keep ypou - just killing some goats')
We have a great general store on my estate - it sells EVERYTHING!
Looking forward to the 70's one next week!
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Post by Jane on Dec 20, 2010 16:05:13 GMT
I really enjoyed this series. The last episode was a joy to watch, it was a real trip down memory lane.
It was a nice touch to have Lee Bender advise the boutique owner. The boutique did quite a job of spanning very different eras of 70's fashion (Biba-esque through to punk!).
Nice also to see the owner of Beano's running the record shop. You could clearly see the man had a love for all things music.
The Asian grocers were interesting to watch. The kids (teenage daughter in particular) didn't know how good they had it in the present day, I felt. The daughter was the first to cry (leading to all of the family crying) when she learnt of the unpleasant side of life for her parents in 1970's England. I didn't like the way she spoke to her parents on occasion, I hope she came away from the show with a bit more respect for them.
These three shops in particular reminded me of ones from my childhood.
I wonder whether any of the residents of Shepton Mallet were inspired to start up any independent shops on the back of the show? One of the nicest things about the series (for me) was the way the local residents seemed to come out in force to make a success of the new additions to their High Street.
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