‘If you could bring back one thing that’s disappeared from British life, what would it be and why?’ – 23 much missed UK favourites
13.
‘Citrus Polos. Whoever pulled those from production has my eternal malice and I hope there’s always stones in their shoes and their tea is weak.’
–0chrononaut0
14.
‘Days when Tesco were cheaper than M&S.’
–BoxWonderful5393
15.
‘Bargain buckets at KFC coming with a Viennetta. Used to be devastated as a child when my dad would come back with vanilla instead of mint.’
–Rowanx3
16.
‘Affordable rail travel. EU membership. Affordable house prices. Free university tuition.
Sensible debate both between public figures in the media and amongst the general public.’
–Ready-Fox-3264
17.
‘Camden and Carnaby Street when they weren’t just big brand stores or monopolised tourist traps.’
–QueenOfMoss
18.
‘Smoking whilst sat at the bar having a pint. In those few minutes sat alone with a cigarette and a pint you could right all the wrongs of the day in your head. There was just something very calming about it.’
–fizzysmoke
19.
‘The UK is currently rated as the second-worst country for LGBTQ+ legal equality in all of Western Europe and Scandinavia. And 44th out of 49 countries for gender recognition. We used to be top of the leaderboard.
Our collective tolerance, empathy and compassion seem to have eroded to nothing over the last 10-15 years. I’d just give anything to go back to not having to look over my shoulder when I’m out and about.’
–YanniferWren7
20.
‘Free range 1980s parenting. It was a joy.’
–Turbulent_Candy1776
21.
‘Sugar in my cereals. I rue the days Kelloggs Start and Ricicles ceased production.’
–Choccybizzle
22.
‘Front gardens. City streets used beautiful and green. Great for wildlife. Now dead, grey and ugly car parking.’
–theocrats
23.
‘Most people being able to live on one income per household. I think a lot of other things that have disappeared would come back.’
–Iforgotmypassword126