Flat caps and Ford Escorts

I’m sure the driver of this car, way back in ‘76, was more than a little surprised as he came up our road and was met by a teenager pointing an OM-1 at him:

Ford Escort Mk 1, 1976.  Printed in 2018, Adox MCC paper

I like the fact that he’s wearing his flat cap while driving. It was part of the uniform back then. My grandfather and great-uncle (both working men) never left the house without a tweed jacket of some indeterminate age, a tie and a flat cap. I mean - never! Even when heading off for a days fishing that was the gear - albeit supplemented by waterproofs and thigh length waders.

I can barely remember the last time I wore a tie - probably when I last did an honest day's work, about 5 years ago. I still wear a jacket, but only occasionally- school Governor’s meetings, the odd time I’m at a funeral and the very odd time we dress to go out. We’re not big on going out - too often we’re disappointed with the food and with raging tinnitus and poor hearing it’s not that pleasurable either for me or anyone else. So we stay in, cook good food and enjoy the pleasant surroundings of our own home. Not much wrong with that, I think...