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Picture of the week : how standards have declined…

Discussion in 'National Railway Museum' started by Malcolm Timperley, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. Malcolm Timperley

    Malcolm Timperley Guest

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    Contrary to popular belief, back in the 1950s, when standards were allegedly higher than today, it appears that it was middle-aged businessmen in suits who put their feet up on the seats. I visualise Mr Pinstripe as one of those permanently grumpy people who accuse young folk of being badly behaved…

    This is just one of many amazing photos from our collection that you can browse online here.

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    Malcolm Timperley, Aug 20, 2013
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  2. sir anorak

    sir anorak New Member

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    Fascinating! By the way the superb "Waltham" picture in the Nine Elms collection is surely Bishops Waltham SR not Waltham ER!!
     
    sir anorak, Sep 17, 2013
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    Your are forgetting, in the 50s he was in his teens with his feet on seat, so nothing has changed from his point of view.
     
    pennysteam, Sep 17, 2013
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