The Girls of the old spick and span

[JGW]

This is an enhanced version of a picture of Anne Scott that appeared earlier in this forum. Anne wears a smart suit but gives us a generous upskirt view and a glimpse of her brassiere.

[JGW]

Bathtime - fully clothed, shoes and all.
And the lady is clearly enjoying it.

[Knickers1]

The pic of Jane Paul, posted by brewsterrobin is rather interesting. If one looks very carefully, it appears she is without pants. If so, it would certainly fit well into the definition of pornography, in the era it was taken. I wonder if any of the S&S regulars ever did more revealing work that has never seen the light of day? Just imagine, Nicola and Marie, full frontal ! Nick

[JGW]

Originally Posted by Knickers1

The pic of Jane Paul, posted by brewsterrobin is rather interesting. If one looks very carefully, it appears she is without pants. If so, it would certainly fit well into the definition of pornography, in the era it was taken. I wonder if any of the S&S regulars ever did more revealing work that has never seen the light of day? Just imagine, Nicola and Marie, full frontal ! Nick

Ah yes this is full frontal nudity in the days before Playboy printed their first one in 1970. Thereafter it was six more years until the really explicit pictures appeared - not in S&S magazines of course, a factor which was part of their charm and their decline simultaneously.

[Knickers1]

I recently found these pics of Marie which I'd almost forgotten about....she just looks ever so sweet. She did quite a bit of topless work for Ken, however, she was never topless when featured with another girl. Of all Ken's models, I feel it would have been Marie who would have been willing to reveal all. Nick

[Knickers1]

Regarding the subject of onlookers, this set of the lovely Millicent Dawson is rather interesting. In two of the pics it's obvious that there are people around and, in one pic in particular, they are very close by. The location is Hampstead Heath. What is also very interesting is that Millicent ends up without her skirt so any onlookers would have had full view of her stocking tops and pants. What an unexpected treat ! Nick

[Medium2]

On the subject of where the photographers found the girls, the beauty competition (whatever happened to them?) scenario rings a bell. Also, of course, the mags did carry norices in every issue that they were looking for models. No doubt various wives and girlfriends appeared as well.

I would say that (judging by the frequent views of his fireplace!) Ken H was pretty prolific and was the main freelance supplier in the 1970's, equalling the Scottish photographers of the 60's.

[JGW]

Originally Posted by Knickers1

Regarding the subject of onlookers, this set of the lovely Millicent Dawson is rather interesting.

I was doing some glamour photography once. A nearby builder alerted his mates and I had three of them - in a row - 'hiding' in a hedge. If one plans to do that, it's best not to wear a bright yellow 'Day-glo' jacket!

[JGW]

Originally Posted by Brewsterrobin

Incidentally, for me, the 60s was when S&S were at their absolute tops. As has been mentioned earlier, once the full-frontal watershed was breached at the beginning of the 70s and the Paul Raymonds and David Sullivans ushered in the "top shelf", S&S's days were sadly numbered. Ironically, Sullivan's top girl, Mary Millington, appeared of course in a couple of late Spicks and Spans under her real name Mary Maxted.

Nothing is mentioned of Sammy Bond who did great upskirt photos in magazines like 'Mustang'. With regard to model participation I guess KH can tell loads and that the 'beauty pageant' circuit on the South Coast might have a lot to do with it. And, again, I say this is all joyous sexy and innocent stuff despite minimal bondage pics. And I thank all the models for the capers. And we still want to hear from them. After all the ravishing Teresa May has responded to her forum thread.

[Knickers1]

For me, the golden age of Spick and Span was the Ken Howard era. All my favourite girls were photographed by him; Nicola, Marie, Laura, Ingrid, Lowra etc. So, I suppose, essentially for me the great years were from about 1968 till the end of publication in 1976. I would also like to add that repeats of earlier work (mainly by Scotllee) were regularly featured in the latter publications and, therefore, created a perfect blend of girls in pre mini skirt and post mini skirt fashion and styles. The best of both worlds, one might say and, something I enjoyed to the full. Nick