Gricer styles
Anoraks abound at the Kings Cross platform end, plus half-mast trousers. In a modern context, the title is oxymoronic, but I am not going to repeat cheap jokes in the well-mined sphere of rail enthusiasts’ alleged lack of sartorial flair. Had I taken an equivalent view some 10-15 years earlier, the boys would have been dressed in their school uniforms.
The notion of smart casual clothing for younger people was slow to evolve, and family budgets remained tight at the time of this view. Forget designer labels…Growing up back then, you wore what your parents got you, like it or not. Practicality ruled over style.
I wonder if any Flickrite recognises himself from this scene? Perhaps he has a record of the Class 47 in the view? I never did note its identity. I am guessing that the loco’s 1N10 headcode depicts a KX-Newcastle service.
March 1974
Zorki 4 camera
Agfa CT18 film.
Gricer styles
Anoraks abound at the Kings Cross platform end, plus half-mast trousers. In a modern context, the title is oxymoronic, but I am not going to repeat cheap jokes in the well-mined sphere of rail enthusiasts’ alleged lack of sartorial flair. Had I taken an equivalent view some 10-15 years earlier, the boys would have been dressed in their school uniforms.
The notion of smart casual clothing for younger people was slow to evolve, and family budgets remained tight at the time of this view. Forget designer labels…Growing up back then, you wore what your parents got you, like it or not. Practicality ruled over style.
I wonder if any Flickrite recognises himself from this scene? Perhaps he has a record of the Class 47 in the view? I never did note its identity. I am guessing that the loco’s 1N10 headcode depicts a KX-Newcastle service.
March 1974
Zorki 4 camera
Agfa CT18 film.