Yep - scenes such as that (and similar in some industrial parts of the Northern areas of the UK) are part of the reason I feel so very privileged.Reading your post and reminiscences of a similar path!
Yea, great shout, likewise a 50s child and we were never rich, yet never poor.
Poignant, as I've been spellbound looking at some intrinsic photos from my contemporary upbringing in Glasgow.
Gladly share aforesaid thanksgiving and can only ponder... such as...
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