On February 5th 1953, this West Hartlepool shop along with others all over the UK was inundated with children buying sweets as rationing had ended.
It is most likely that the shop is 'top shop' in Elwick Road on the corner of Powell Street and the shopkeeper Mrs Armes.
Date (of image) : 5/2/1953
Donor : Hartlepool Museum Service
Creator : NDM
Location
A selection of images and documents relating to the 'Home Front', during the Second World War.
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