The telephone box, Grade II listed in 1988, contains a defibrillator and a community library.
Fun story, a lady I used to work with told me that back when she was an army wife, if you put OMO in your window at home it meant you were available for some infidelity. OMO was code for “On my own”
I have never verified this story
Perfect for the betterwear man.
Oh I sooooo want those Dunlops!
I was in the Navy in the 80’s. We were told that if you walked around the married quarters and saw a box of OMO in the window, you should knock. As it stood for ‘On My Own’. I don’t suppose there was any truth to it, but I always think of that when I see this particular brand.
Dress Up Doll.
>!Clothes not included!<
This makes me happy.
We actually have a windowsill at work that we bring in “unwanted” or bad gifts and things from our journeys and call it Local Shop.
What’s in the Castrol travel pack?
My wife calls the foot warmer on our sons pram a ‘cosy toes’ and maybe I know why now lol
My Dad used to sing “If your knickers smell of waz,don’t use Omo,use Daz!”
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We’ll have no trouble here!
OMO in the window let lads know you were away and your wife was up for it
I see no precious things?
Do you live next to a time portal.
Hello, Hello? What’s all this shouting?
That second image reeks of Wes Anderson, wonderful!
Minging but ile take the Navy Cut and the Marbles.
I would of killed for a bag Frenchies as nice as that.
Would look good at the Brand Museum.
Silky curler Twink with protein cream.
Shut up and take my money!
Aberystwyth? I think I have the same second picture!
The General Stores in Mathry, Pembrokeshire, closed circa 2009.
More photos: https://www.hallphotographic.co.uk/blog/april2023/the-general-stores-mathry
In November 2022 the entire property, including a cottage, was for sale through JJ Morris in Fishguard for £385,000: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/welsh-homes/inside-empty-vintage-shop-stuff-25574751
The telephone box, Grade II listed in 1988, contains a defibrillator and a community library.
Fun story, a lady I used to work with told me that back when she was an army wife, if you put OMO in your window at home it meant you were available for some infidelity. OMO was code for “On my own”
I have never verified this story
Perfect for the betterwear man.
Oh I sooooo want those Dunlops!
I was in the Navy in the 80’s. We were told that if you walked around the married quarters and saw a box of OMO in the window, you should knock. As it stood for ‘On My Own’. I don’t suppose there was any truth to it, but I always think of that when I see this particular brand.
Dress Up Doll.
>!Clothes not included!<
This makes me happy.
We actually have a windowsill at work that we bring in “unwanted” or bad gifts and things from our journeys and call it Local Shop.
What’s in the Castrol travel pack?
My wife calls the foot warmer on our sons pram a ‘cosy toes’ and maybe I know why now lol
My Dad used to sing “If your knickers smell of waz,don’t use Omo,use Daz!”
was open all hours, now closed all hours.
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g-g-g-g-granvile
Gotta be Wales?
I bet that curtain could tell some stories.
Sarcastic museum