Picture of the week : how standards have declined… – National Railway Museum blog

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Man on train, National Railway Museum blog
Sorry, these seats are taken…
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Contrary to popular belief, back in the 1950s, when standards were allegedly higher than today, it appears that it was middle-aged businessmen in suits who put their feet up on the seats. I visualise Mr Pinstripe as one of those permanently grumpy people who accuse young folk of being badly behaved…

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