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How lockdown changed Britain's lifestyle - Scalextric, berets and drizzling honey

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Lockdown living has changed the nation as comfy slippers and honey drizzlers are in and killer heels and suitcases are out. A trends report has given a fascinating glimpse into life behind front doors as Brits have adapted to the new normal, ditching alarm clocks and lunchboxes once essential for work and instead snapping up tellies and childhood toys like Scalextric.

The Shop Live Look report by John Lewis paints a picture of a lifestyle inspired by the “Netflix effect” as hit shows like The Crown have sent sales of chintzy curtains up by 20%.

Gripping drama The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy as orphan Beth Harmon who breaks through in the male dominated world of chess, sent sales of chess sets rocketing by 121% since the saga hit

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