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When Everyone Wore A Hat...

I'm not a hat person. My uncle bought me a beret, because he wore one, but I felt more like the village idiot when wearing it. Had to wear RAF headgear, of course, for my National Service, but we all did. A few years later my uncle bought me one of those Russian style hats when Kruschev got them into fashion for a very short time, but I felt like I had a tea cosy on my head, so that didn't last long either. I now keep a baseball cap in the car in the event of rain, but I still have some hair, so I don't bother with a hat.

Maurice :-)
 
sospiri said:
I'm not a hat person. My uncle bought me a beret, because he wore one, but I felt more like the village idiot when wearing it. Had to wear RAF headgear, of course, for my National Service, but we all did. A few years later my uncle bought me one of those Russian style hats when Kruschev got them into fashion for a very short time, but I felt like I had a tea cosy on my head, so that didn't last long either. I now keep a baseball cap in the car in the event of rain, but I still have some hair, so I don't bother with a hat.

Maurice :)
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does your car leak mourice
 
i must always be ahead. never take mine off, when i have a bath i put a shower cap over it so it dont get it wet :laughing::laughing:
 
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mw0njm. said:
i must always be ahead. never take mine off, when i have a bath i put a shower cap over it so it dont get it wet :laughing::laughing:
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Pete me old mate, what colour are the clouds on your planet? Or is it the wacky baccy making you so cheerful?
 
There is an odd-man-out in this pic taken at an Agricultural Show and Fair at Aston Lower Grounds. No date for the pic but it was a time when everyone wore a hat ... usually !
AgFairAstonLowerGrounds.jpg
 
what lovely photos old brit...who is the little lad your grandad seems to be trying to control :D

lyn
 
Easter Monday 1902 and volunteers digging at St Andrews Church pause for a photo.
EasterMondayVolunteers.jpg

There is a long thread about the church see link below. It was demolished in 1985.

St Andrews Church Bordesley Green

Has anyone got any photos of this Church? My parents got married there in 1959 but sadly it was demolished a while ago, I can vaguely remember it. Thanks in advance.
birminghamhistory.co.uk birminghamhistory.co.uk
 
A member following the post on the original thread suggested (#100) that they might be footings for a large scout hut
 
Presumably were for warmth while leaving the arms more free for working than a jacket. Nowadays the rather peculiar (to me) puffer equivalent serves the same purpose today.
 
mikejee said:
Presumably were for warmth while leaving the arms more free for working than a jacket. Nowadays the rather peculiar (to me) puffer equivalent serves the same purpose today.
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I always wear a gilet or bodywarmer. never wear a coat.apart from my camo. .... its strange to see someone wearing a waistcoat over a jumper like cleggy
 
The man on the left in the light coloured jumper and different hat would not look out of place in a group today but the others would.
:)
 
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