The pictures were used in the paper as part of a Christmas shopping feature.
5. West Street, Boston, November 1967
Under 'he-gifts', it wrote: "Men are well catered for, too, whether they want clothes, headgear, slippers, gloves, ties, and so on. Or perhaps something different like the tiny veteran cars mounted on ashtrays, cigarette boxes or pen stands. For the man who likes to keep a diary there is one which will last him for five years. A really smart hide brief-case comes at £6 10s, and there is a huge variety of car accessories for the motorist." Photo: Boston Standard
6. West Street, Boston, November 1967
Other present ideas included: gift tokens from a driving school in the area for driving lessons, others from horticultural shops for plants, flowers, roses, seeds, bulbs and gardening equipment, and apples and oranges for children's stockings. Photo: Boston Standard
7. Dolphin Lane, Boston, November 1967
"Dolphin Lane is a little street with a big reputation," wrote The Standard 55 years ago. "Electrical goods of all kinds can be bought - an electric shaver for the man of the house, or an electric mixer, toaster or hood hair dryer for the ladies," it began. "Tape recorders, record players and transistor radios are much in evidence at prices to suit your pocket," it added. Photo: Boston Standard
8. Dolphin Lane, Boston, November 1967
Other suggestions included: cycles, cycle accessories, camping equipment (for the following year), men's fur-lined boots, fisherman's sweaters, cameras, china, ornaments, vases, glassware, Pyrex goods, oven-to-table ware, and a fine bone china tea service. Photo: Boston Standard