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Supermarket checkout, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters
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Supermarket checkout, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters
Supermarket checkout, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1966. An advertising image for Hamax cleaning products. Washing up liquid (half a gallon for 5 shillings) and perfumed disinfectant are seen amongst other more edible products. Hamax manufactured in the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough for a number of years before passing from the Hamer family in 1991. It continued trading before finally closing in 1994
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This photograph, taken by artist Michael Walters in 1966, offers a glimpse into the bustling world of a supermarket checkout in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. Serving as an advertising image for Hamax cleaning products, the photo showcases not only everyday edible items but also highlights the presence of washing up liquid and perfumed disinfectant produced by Hamax. The company was based in Mexborough for several decades until it changed ownership in 1991 and ultimately closed its doors in 1994. In this snapshot of British life during the mid-20th century, we see a female shopper carefully selecting her groceries while standing at the checkout counter. She is surrounded by various goods neatly arranged on shelves behind her – a true reflection of retailing practices at that time. The monochrome composition adds to the nostalgic charm of this image, transporting us back to an era when shopping baskets were filled with both essential household items and delicious treats. Walters' photography beautifully captures not just a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to local industry and commerce within small towns like Mexborough. This particular print provides viewers with an opportunity to appreciate how daily routines have evolved over time while simultaneously celebrating the legacy left behind by companies such as Hamax.
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