Merton High Street: Looking east, The Horse and Groom
Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1953 |
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Area | Merton |
Copyright 1 | W.A. Cook |
Picture Reference | MerMor_Streets_MER_MER_31-15 |
Original Format | Photo |
Notes / History | The Horse and Groom, in the aftermath of the Second World War, American products enjoyed new popularity – notice the poster for Coca –Cola, picture left. Advertising came into its own during the 1950’s and marketing departments paid increasing attention to teenagers, whose disposable income had risen dramatically. |