Life in the land of long ago

Haircut, a straight razor shave and a shoeshine (1942). With wartime inflation, I am betting that guy was not getting out of there for less than 50 cents. (See link for full sized image)

From here. 

Britain's Great North Road in 1939

A glimpse of a world now long gone. The Great North Road on the eve of World War II filmed in color.

To be viewed while listening to Bob Hope singing "Thanks for the Memories." (click to enlarge)