The House The 50`s Built

Presented By Brendan Walker

Well did you enjoy watching "The House the 50`s Built", tv programme on C4?, most people I have spoken to did, it took them straight back to their memories of growing up, the hardships, the good times, the lack of appliances that where present in the show. Here`s the pic of my Servis Supertwin MK27 Twintub that was featured by Sheila his neighbour.

Did any of you have this as your family washer? Do you remember your mum using one or perhaps the smell of steamy washing powder or the noise of "Washday" all over the house - Dont forget to let us know!!!

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Hotpoint 1509 Top Loader Washing Machine (1972)

Who remembers using the famous Hotpoint Top loading washing machine with the 70`s purple controls? Easy to set wash time and temperature, watch the "Timeline" move as the wash progresses. The push button options give you load selection, rinse hold, short spin and economy wash using your own hot water and cuts out the heater. The "Timeline" identifies the programme selection for the Hotpoint Liberator Super De Luxe The underside of the washlid show the wash programmes and options See the Hotpoint Spiralator wash action and Filter-Flow which collects fluff and dog hair etc. Let us know your washday memories of these Classic Washing Machines. More Hotpoint Pics

Servis Wringers Washing Machines (1957)

Do you remember when your Gran used a washing machine like this? The rythmical sound of the agitator back & forth, back & forth. The steam rising into the kitchen, the smells and aroma of washing powders such as Ariel, Persil, Tide and Surf. And the clothes being squeezed through the big rollers, squeezing all that hot soapy water out. Take a look and let us know your memories. https://www.flickr.com/photos/chestermikeuk/sets/72157601117659982

Hotpoint 1851 Liberator De Luxe Washing Machine 1975

Who remembers the famous Hotpoint Purple Liberator range made in the UK in 1975. Here is the model 1851 Liberator De Luxe and matching dryer.This set has been restored by a friend of mine, Lee James and would you believe is 40yrs old this year!! Does Your Automatic Washer say "Liberator De Luxe" ? Although referred to as The Purple Range , the colour name is "Amethyst". The push buttons where graduated in shades of Amethyst to White. With Leo the Lion from the brochure advertisement of the era. The official 1976 Hotpoint Liberator Laundry & Refrigeration range. Enjoy the video, do you remember your Mum or your Gran using one? Remember the growly motor sounds ? Let us know below !!

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