It was a pleasure to welcome back Ned Williams, who once again delivered a fascinating talk. This time, he explored how toys can shape children’s interests and even influence future careers. He explained that Austin was the first car manufacturer to produce model versions of its vehicles, a project that also provided employment for men injured during the war. The idea quickly caught on, and soon many companies were producing miniature replicas of their own products.
For girls, some of the most popular toys were Barbie and Sindy dolls, each accompanied by an impressive range of outfits and accessories that fired young imaginations. Not long after, Action Man arrived on the scene, capturing the attention of boys and becoming an iconic toy of its own.
Mystery Photography
In our large back log of photos, we found this charming photo, on the back it says Mom and Dad with Maurice about 1941 in Johns Lane.
Can anyone name the couple?