Back in the Good Ol’ Days…
Times were simpler, community spirit thrived, local pubs buzzed with life and children played freely in the traffic-free streets. Our rosy retrospection transports us to quaint village life, the timeless charm of red telephone boxes, afternoon teas and knowing your milkman by name.
Now, in collaboration with renowned jigsaw puzzle artist, Trevor Mitchell, the very best of nostalgic Britain has been interpreted through original artwork and curated to form a charming collection of memories from a bygone age.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the beautiful pieces of art in this collection…
Grandad’s Attic
Before screen-time and social media, hours of carefree enjoyment were spent tucked away in attics and spare rooms, designing model railway lines, cutting tracks and saving every penny for the newest freight wagon to adorn your perfect micro world.
Such quality time – bonding with loved ones over a shared interest, learning intricate craftsmanship and taking pride in a long-term project – has become a thing of the past. Here, Trevor captures brilliantly the joy of simplicity and the importance of time spent with family.
A Day at the Seaside
Deck chairs and donkeys, Punch and Judy and of course, ice cream. Trevor depicts the carefree frivolity of a day at the seaside, with fresh air and salty hair, before it cost an arm and a leg to take the family out for the day.
Brilliantly researched, the swimwear is a true sign of the times, dating mid-twentieth century. And I don’t know about you, but I can almost smell the sea air and hear the unbridled laughter of children without a mobile phone when I look at this painting.
Delivery from the Village Bakery
Remember the smell of warm, fresh bread delivered to your door and a chin wag with the village baker?
Embodying community spirit, this painting harks back to a time when we knew our local baker, milkman and postman by name. In a society that seems to have lost its personal touch, this one brings a real smile to my face.
The special storytelling ability of these paintings evokes a sense of having stepped into the artwork and travelled back in time. And if you could, you’d surely stay a while.
Let us know in the comments what you remember about the Good Old Days. Which design is your favourite? Do any of them take you back to your childhood?
Enjoy more: the Good Old Days Collection
Collect these and many more pieces of Trevor Mitchell’s beautiful nostalgic artwork with the limited edition Good Old Days commemorative collection.
And if you trial the collection today, you can own the very first design – the ice cream van, for just £2.99 (+p&p). No obligation to continue collecting.