'Soupa' Dance sponsored by Heinz, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters

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'Soupa' Dance sponsored by Heinz, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The residents of the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough look pleased to receive their free sample of Heinz Tomato Soup. In the days before widespread television ownership, companies would organise road shows, exhibitions and social functions to promote their products. This one was held at the Empress Ballroom in November of 1959.

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Size: 4219px × 4149px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,South Yorkshire,Doncaster,Mexborough
Photo credit: © Worldwide Photography/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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