Loft Insulation

Among the items extracted from the cubby hole above the bed was a bag of clothing, the only purpose of which for at least ten years has been one of loft insulation, but there were some items that brought back a few memories: one pair of black flared cords, waist 32”, that was my preferred 90’s fashion statement when ice skating with my young daughters and their soon-to-be step mum; one Edinburgh University sweatshirt that, beer and sweat stained, was past its wear-by-date in 1975; a hand knitted (good old Grandma) Swinton Rugby League FC scarf that would serve for any team playing in navy blue and white (and indeed doubled for Tottenham Hotspur in my misguided youth); a similar hand knitted scarf (there was no stopping Grandma) that added some individuality to my Eccles Grammar School uniform, however being green and yellow is of use now only for a very cold Norwich City fan; and three ties with history – school, university, and commemorating Mossley FC’s league and cup double in 1979 (my involvement as a supporter not a player); the pants and sweatshirt, along with assorted other garments kept for no discernable reason, went into a convenient Age Concern charity bag, but sentimentality saved the scarves and ties.