Bank Holiday Britain

Butchers/hardware store, Roman Road, London

“MORE than a quarter of Westcountry schoolchildren think beef burgers come from pigs … Other bizarre responses include pupils believing rabbits, plastic or sheep were the main ingredient of crisps – and some think ice-cream is made with cheese, air, fish or potatoes.”
source: This is North Devon

photo by Sam Oakley

InStore, Meadowbank Shopping Park, Edinburgh

“It’s perfectly normal to produce wind, even in large quantities.”
source: BBC Health

Pilton, Edinburgh

“Scotland is a country that will remain in your heart once you have touched her beauty.”
source: The Scottish Souvenir Shop

photo by Emma Goodman

Poundstretcher, Musselburgh

“”Urine leakage” is a common condition which is usually seen in older animals”
source: Pet Doctors

Roman Road, Bow, London

“”The most frequently asked question in our stores is: ‘How much is this?’,” says Jim McCarthy, chief executive of Poundland.”
source: BBC News

photo by Sam Oakley

North Bridge, Edinburgh

“Two thirds of the British population have an Argos catalogue at home”
source: The Guardian

Iceland, Bethnal Green Road, London

“Over the last 22 years, BFFF have run the ultimate new product awards event, which has become known as the ‘Oscars of the Frozen Food Industry’.”
source: The British Frozen Food Federation

photo by Sam Oakley

North High Street, Musselburgh

“Gingerbread men are easy to make, and they’re tasty to eat, make no mistake!”
source: Cook UK

Albert Street, Leith, Edinburgh

“Onions are an essential, healthy food for the modern consumer.”
source: British Onions

The Rockery, Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea

“Have you ever wondered how we get the letters into lettered rock, how the BLACKPOOL gets into Blackpool Rock or how we get the BRIGHTON into Brighton Rock? Well here’s how.”
source: Sweet Thoughts

photo by Sam Oakley