Stafford Co-op Department Store

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Date:1970

Description:Space travel was very topical during 1969 and 1970 - the first man to walk on the Moon was on 21 July 1969.

In this scene an 'Astronaut' has been prepared for his journey into 'space' - 'space' being a window at the corner of Crabbery Street and Princes Street Precinct.

The 'Astronaut' would be included in a display of Clarks footwear, with a theme of "Clarks shoes for all occasions".

In the background on the left there is a glimpse of the Display Studio which was located on the first floor of an old part of the building in Craberry Street, this area had once formed part of the Albert Hall Cinema/Theatre (please see other Past Track views of the Albert hall).

The 'Astronauts' suit is made from overalls with packing and painted with emulsion, the helmet base round his neck was recycled from an old washing machine, this base, the gloves, boots and hosepipe attached to the helmet base are all sprayed with silver paint.

The Display Manager was Mr Ray Fowler.