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Teachers in the Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne schools, if they were to casually walk near
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Teachers in the Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne schools, if they were to casually walk near
Teachers in the Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne schools, if they were to casually walk near wayside Benwell, any afternoon after 4 p.m. would soon find the cause for that extra bit of unrest and anticipation towards the end of the days schooling... for " Uncle Andy" the toy man is at the kerbside displaying his Xmas fare. Andy Bell of Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, is " Uncle" to hundreds of kiddies in the area. Each afternoon his little black Van is packed to the roof with dolls, train sets, blackboards, modeling sets, mouth organs and everything the Toddlers could wish for. October 1949 P003720
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
Media ID 21331053
© Mirrorpix
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the bustling streets of Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne in October 1949. As the school day comes to a close and teachers make their way home, there is an undeniable sense of excitement and restlessness in the air. The reason behind this anticipation becomes clear as they pass by wayside Benwell after 4 p. m. Standing at the kerbside is none other than "Uncle Andy" known affectionately as the toy man. With his little black van overflowing with Christmas delights, he has become a beloved figure among hundreds of children in the area. Dolls, train sets, blackboards, modeling sets - you name it; Uncle Andy has it all. The sight of Uncle Andy's van brings joy and wonderment to these young souls who eagerly gather around him like bees to honey. Their eyes light up with delight as they browse through his treasure trove of toys, each item holding endless possibilities for play and imagination. This heartwarming scene captures a moment frozen in time when simple pleasures brought immense happiness to children during post-war years. It reminds us that even amidst challenging times, there were individuals like Uncle Andy who dedicated themselves to bringing smiles and laughter into young lives. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history captured by Mirrorpix's lens, we can't help but feel nostalgic for those innocent days filled with childhood innocence and boundless dreams fueled by toys lovingly provided by "Uncle Andy. "
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