Yes, Alex is absolutely correct! I loved seeing those 70s clothes again. If I were a skilled knitter, I'd definitely make one of those Fair Isle tank tops.Alexandra Thrift wrote: Secondly, both Sophie and Julie had very frizzy hair ( I thought it was lovely ). Sophie has straightened her hair in your beautiful photo ( she probably still does...and with all the products and straightening irons on the market now, it's much easier these days ).
I love the "retro" fashion ( of course it wasn't retro then....although there is a hint of 1930s Gatsbyesque jauntiness about it), especially the guys...with the wide lapels , sleeveless jumpers and brown colours , doncha just love it ! They would look very trendy today as "retro" is very "in".
The building in photo 3 is definitely the swimming pool /gymnasium. You are just near where the back gate used to be,which led out to Hertford East Station across the road. These gates were opened on days out, first/last day of term etc to allow access to the station. You can see the beautiful cedar tree in the photo which was within the school grounds....it has been saved but is now situated in the middle / or at the side of the new road ( it hasn't moved but the road has ! ) If you compare that photo with now...the situation of the cedar tree shows the old/new perspective.
Thankyou for these lovely pics. P.S. What were YOU wearing that day Lonely_Wolf ?
Hair straightening... mid 60's the way to do it was by ironing one's long hair! This method was made known by Jane Asher *sigh* Paul McCartney's beautiful redhead actress girlfriend, who featured in the ads for Breck shampoo. (I think the next major straight hair example heroine was the blonde in the Timotei ad.) I wonder what method Sophie employed? Hot hairdryer and a circular brush I should think! She must have spent ages on it before you guys arrived, Lonely Wolf?
Yes... what were YOU wearing? Do tell!