A shoe-shine man reads a newspaper while waiting in Cathedral Square for customers, Christchurch. 1927.
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Shoe shine men are so much a part of the past aren’t they? Such a shame. Many’s the time I’ve looked down and thought my footwear could use a spruce up.
With the recession and all could we bring these back? I’m sure my shoes would appreciate it.