Friday, 2 September 2022

Jacko The Monkey

 


This is the face of love and affection. In the early 1960s I awoke one Christmas morning (early doors), to find a large toy monkey hanging from a shiny bright red scooter next to my bed. My excitement went through the roof and I suspect woke the rest of the house. A most extravagant pair of gifts. 

Jacko the monkey was manufactured for Woolworth's and we had a local branch in Clapham Junction. I don't remember what happened to the original monkey, but this version was recently purchased for me by my big brother. Very sweet. 


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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous2 September 2022 at 22:34

    I adore Jacko!! What amazing gifts back then...and now. I had a real thing for monkeys and chimps when I was younger. And, I have several Steiff "Jocko"'s.... ~Robin~

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect3 September 2022 at 13:32

      I use to whiz down the hill on my red scooter with jacko, flying along.

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  2. Jo3 September 2022 at 10:34

    Oh yes, I had a Jacko too, I wonder what happened to him. You've brought back lots of happy memories with this post.

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  3. Shrimpton and Perfect3 September 2022 at 13:29

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  4. Polyester Princess3 September 2022 at 15:10

    How utterly sweet, and my heart just melts at your big brother buying you this one!
    I had three toy monkeys when I was growing up. Not sure what happened to the other two, but the third one is still with me, even if he looks a bit worse for wear. xxxx

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect3 September 2022 at 16:35

      That's lovely you still have your childhood monkey. I have a VERY precious ancient teddy that was second hand when I got him. He was my best friend when I was little. I still love him today. xx

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