The queues, the banter, the tea and coffee. All part of the Joplings summer sale in the 1970s.
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00:00It was a staple part of any Sunderland summer. The droplings sails, and even though the temperatures
00:07might be through the roof, you still queued for hours in the 1970s. The fun started before
00:14you even went through the doors. There were cuppers, bander, and the clammer to be first
00:20in the queue. Nannas in top coats, youngsters in their best hats, and the staff mingling
00:27with the customers. It all went on. Then, when you got inside, there were bargains galore.
00:34Look at the demand for shoes in 1975, and for technical equipment in 1977. Share your
00:44droplings summer sails memories by emailing chris.cordner at nationalworld.com