Tag: Keep it retro

Blakey’s

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THE throwaway society did not always exist. The old school attitude was to buy it, look after it, repair it, use it, repair it, use it until it was beyond repair, then buy a new one. When the longevity of shoes was considered, the cobblers or shoe repair shops came to mind: a replacement sole […]

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That’s Life: Valentine’s Day memory

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THAT’S LIFE once had a regular Sunday evening slot on television during the 1980s. Capture the spirit of Valentine’s 1984 by taking a butchers at the BBC Archive video below, then get the retro rundown of the show by clicking here. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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