Greasy Spoon Cafe, Fifties Nostalgia

What could 50's man do for leisure on his day off. The main leisure pursuit was smoking and drinking, so going to the pub was also a major activity in those days, even with the draconian licensing laws of the times. Without garden centers to use as an excuse, 50's man had to be a bit devious in how he ducked out of the house. Many a man would have an allotment to skive away to, but for many they would have to take the wife with them.
The Royal Enfield motorbike.
The Royal Enfield motorbike.
Nip down the road on your motor bike. This bit of road is now part of the M25 motorway.
The Raleigh Bicycle.
The Raleigh Bicycle.
Jump on your trusty cycle, don't forget your John Bull puncture outfit. You will notice in all of these adverts the people are the only ones on the open road. Today you would have to travel to Siberia to find a clear road.
When Smoking was fashionable.
When Smoking was fashionable.
A few of the many brands of cigarettes that were on sale at the time. This was when they put ashtrays in the doctors waiting rooms.
Hells angel on his day off...
Hells angel on his day off...
Hells angel on his day off..."Strap the dog on the back and we'll go to Johsons Greasy Spoon Cafe."
A trip in the country.
A trip in the country.
Take your lady friend to an out of the way hotel...as the advert says 'Famous For Finish'
'Woodbines' known as 'Coffin Nails'.
'Woodbines' known as 'Coffin Nails'.
'Woodbines' known as 'Coffin Nails'. Five people and a dog in that car with at least two people smoking, lets hope it's a short journey.