Shopping in Big Towns and Cities

Confirmation boy, c.1960

This photograph shows a boy making his confirmation in the 1960s.

Courtesy of Waterford City Library

Confirmation boy, c.1960
Courtesy of Waterford City Library

Confirmation boy, c.1960

This photograph shows a boy making his confirmation in the 1960s.

Courtesy of Waterford City Library

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Clark's shoe ad

This is an ad for Clark's shoes. It was taken from an old newspaper.

Clark's shoe ad

Clark's shoe ad

This is an ad for Clark's shoes. It was taken from an old newspaper.

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At special times, our grandparents might have visited the nearest big town or city to do some shopping.
 

The shops in the big towns sold wonderful items such as good shoes and brightly coloured coats. It was a very special treat to go shopping in the city.