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50 years ago McDonald's opened in Woolwich

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  • Not a lover of McDonald's burgers but am partial to their sausage, egg and cheese breakfast muffins. 
    Do they still serve the big breakfast in England? Got discontinued here :((
  • I had McDonald’s on the day, it opened. I went with my mates to Saturday morning pictures at the ABC, Ronald McDonald was there giving out vouchers, I had a beef burger, fries & a root beer.
    Don’t want to pee on the parade but 13th November 1974 50 years ago today. Was a Wednesday, not a Saturday. I looked it up , because I was sure I went first day to McDonalds. But, I worked in Woolwich Equitable, which was Monday to Friday job.
    Technically, the comma in the opening sentence absolves Guinness of the accusation.
  • seth plum said:
    Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome.
    There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands.
    Supersize me. 
    Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?

    I'd be interested in your thoughts.
    What do you mean by 'brexit'?
  • bobmunro said:
    seth plum said:
    Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome.
    There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands.
    Supersize me. 

    https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/menu/vegan.html

    My post did not mention vegetarianism or veganism.
  • seth plum said:
    Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome.
    There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands.
    Supersize me. 
    Bore off . Do you have to ruin ever thread you comment in?
    Maybe you missed the first three words of my post.
  • seth plum said:
    bobmunro said:
    seth plum said:
    Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome.
    There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands.
    Supersize me. 

    https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/menu/vegan.html

    My post did not mention vegetarianism or veganism.
    They are poking you with a stick, smile politely and walk on by.
  • I had McDonald’s on the day, it opened. I went with my mates to Saturday morning pictures at the ABC, Ronald McDonald was there giving out vouchers, I had a beef burger, fries & a root beer.
    Don’t want to pee on the parade but 13th November 1974 50 years ago today. Was a Wednesday, not a Saturday. I looked it up , because I was sure I went first day to McDonalds. But, I worked in Woolwich Equitable, which was Monday to Friday job.
    Always thought it was first day opening, on the Saturday, now have to tell my daughter that I didn’t go to it on opening day. I told her a few times over the years.
  • I remember going in there on the way back from a game (train to Woolwich Arsenal and then 51 bus from Woolwich to Sidcup) when it first opened with my Dad. He described the chips as tasting like "cardboard". 
  • Loved the Wimpy in Woolwich. A night in the Valley pub, and a Wimpy on the way home. 

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  • I remember the local advertising for this exciting new kind of 'family restaurant' that was about to arrive in the UK via Woolwich.  I went look at the place and its menu on the opening day and was unimpressed.  
  • Loved the Wimpy in Woolwich. A night in the Valley pub, and a Wimpy on the way home. 

    Did the same but with the one in Greenwich, which became a Starburger and now something else.
  • That's my claim to fame with my learners!  The first McD's in the UK and I was a first day customer!

    They don't get it.
  • I don’t mind a maccys when in the mood, their breakfast menu is the best bit.

    If I fancy a fast food burger it’s Wimpy for me. Mr Ahmet has owned the one up Bexleyheath for donkeys, and he hasn’t aged a day, so prefer to support his business. Plus you can’t beat a bit of Wimpy special sauce.
    OMG… I started going to Bexleyheath Wimpey over 50 years ago. An to this day it looks like the same owner/manager. All my mates say the same it’s quite spooky, either he is the exact copy of his Grandfather and Father…. Or he is a candidate for an AREA 52 mystery.
  • I don’t mind a maccys when in the mood, their breakfast menu is the best bit.

    If I fancy a fast food burger it’s Wimpy for me. Mr Ahmet has owned the one up Bexleyheath for donkeys, and he hasn’t aged a day, so prefer to support his business. Plus you can’t beat a bit of Wimpy special sauce.
    OMG… I started going to Bexleyheath Wimpey over 50 years ago. An to this day it looks like the same owner/manager. All my mates say the same it’s quite spooky, either he is the exact copy of his Grandfather and Father…. Or he is a candidate for an AREA 52 mystery.
    Yeah I think there is a father and son (the son being around 60 now). I actually played football with the grandson. Really nice family and think a couple of the daughters work in there still as well.
  • If i remember most Wimpy's in South London were run by Italian's
  • Huskaris said:
    seth plum said:
    seth plum said:
    Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome.
    There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands.
    Supersize me. 
    Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?

    I'd be interested in your thoughts.
    What do you mean by 'brexit'?
    I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48  :D
    I wonder what motivates this post.
  • The fries were so much better when they used beef dripping. I also think they've gone downhill since making you order using those screens. Made to order should make them better but I don't think they are- burgers are often over-cooked. Breakfast menu is good but last resort for anything else for me. 
  • edited November 13
    seth plum said:
    Huskaris said:
    seth plum said:
    seth plum said:
    Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome.
    There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands.
    Supersize me. 
    Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?

    I'd be interested in your thoughts.
    What do you mean by 'brexit'?
    I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48  :D
    I wonder what motivates this post.
    Hatred of foreigners obviously, just like everyone else who disagrees with you :-)
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  • Huskaris said:
    seth plum said:
    Huskaris said:
    seth plum said:
    seth plum said:
    Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome.
    There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands.
    Supersize me. 
    Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?

    I'd be interested in your thoughts.
    What do you mean by 'brexit'?
    I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48  :D
    I wonder what motivates this post.
    Hatred of foreigners obviously, just like everyone else who disagrees with you :-)
    You posted that there should be a referendum on me because of your hatred of foreigners.
    Is that pertinent to this topic?
  • edited November 13
    Huskaris said:
    seth plum said:
    Huskaris said:
    seth plum said:
    seth plum said:
    Speaking purely personally I think McDonalds is vile, even dangerous chite, only to be had when desperate. They call their establishments ‘restaurants’ and their fodder ‘meals’ for goodness sake, and advertise as if they are in some way wholesome.
    There was a time not that long ago when some parents of babies just going on to solids would blend their McDonalds leftovers to mush and feed their babies on it! It was a ‘meal’ after all doncha know, and advertised emphasising any lettuce or tomatoes and so therefore ‘wholesome’ they had contracts with ‘British and Irish’ farmers they said to make it seem gently pastoral coming from these green and pleasant islands.
    Supersize me. 
    Tell me Plum, are the British and Irish farmers likely to be affected by Brexit or the border issue in your opinion?

    I'd be interested in your thoughts.
    What do you mean by 'brexit'?
    I wish we could have a referendum on you, it certainly wouldn't be 52/48  :D
    I wonder what motivates this post.
    Hatred of foreigners obviously, just like everyone else who disagrees with you :-)
    But you never ever miss an opportunity for disguised attacks on what you identify as "the left" so I think this isn't entirely honest, is it?
  • I remember the whole family going on the first Saturday, aunts, uncles, the lot.  I was young but seem to remember having to queue to get in because of all the hype.  I certainly remember everyone being very disappointed by how small the regular burgers were and saying they'd stick to Wimpey and knives and forks! 
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