Remember 1970s British childhood? We explore the simple joy of spending pocket money at the local sweet shop in 1975.

This footage follows children in 1975 as they arrive at the counter, coins in hand, weighing up the difficult choice of which treats to purchase. It captures the authentic atmosphere of old confectionery shops in England, where a few coins could stretch quite far and a trip to the counter was the highlight of the week.

Seeing items like the original Marathon chocolate bar reminds us of how different the British high street felt decades ago. This footage serves as a quiet study of the everyday habits that defined growing up during the mid-seventies, from the selection of retro sweets we craved to the value we placed on small treasures.

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