This cool shot has been kindly shared by reader Sean. From the Thunderbirds Are Go prmotion in the window I would say it's circa 1966. So what can you see in the display?
It is very late 1966, probably December, when the 'Thunderbirds Are Go!' film was released. There are some publicity photos dotted around.
The C21 Toys feature heavily, as do the Fairylite dolls. I think at the back is a jigsaw, and a Craftmaster set. I'm quite impressed with that Thunderbird 1 though. I wonder if that was constructed by the shop staff, or if it was a publicity item that they sent off for?
Hi, Unfortunately Bagnalls models shut it's doors for the last time a few years ago. I worked there from 1970 for some 17 years, the windows were a highlight for Stafford children, especially at Christmas. I have put below a link to a Facebook group I’m trying to get going, I would be grateful for permission to use this picture in the group.
Dear Anonymous The picture was sent in by a reader who found it using a google search. On this basis please go ahead with its use as you see fit. Best of luck with the Facebook group. Woodsy
If my parents had walked me past that display, I'd have said "Just leave me here -- I never want to be anywhere else!"
ReplyDeleteIt is very late 1966, probably December, when the 'Thunderbirds Are Go!' film was released. There are some publicity photos dotted around.
ReplyDeleteThe C21 Toys feature heavily, as do the Fairylite dolls. I think at the back is a jigsaw, and a Craftmaster set. I'm quite impressed with that Thunderbird 1 though. I wonder if that was constructed by the shop staff, or if it was a publicity item that they sent off for?
Awesome! Great find.
ReplyDeleteThis is Bagnalls shop in Stafford. They were a very big model and toyshop then, being specialists in model railways.Still in business today.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a boxed Berwick playsuit and the two Cecil Coleman puppets of Scott and lady P as well!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing shot!!!!
Jim Lewis
Hi, Unfortunately Bagnalls models shut it's doors for the last time a few years ago. I worked there from 1970 for some 17 years, the windows were a highlight for Stafford children, especially at Christmas. I have put below a link to a Facebook group I’m trying to get going, I would be grateful for permission to use this picture in the group.
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Dear Anonymous
ReplyDeleteThe picture was sent in by a reader who found it using a google search. On this basis please go ahead with its use as you see fit. Best of luck with the Facebook group.
Woodsy