Yoooooo! Those are delicious. I've still never owned any of the Tn's, but i would love these for the rotations. That colourway is gorgeous and sits beautifully in that silhouette.
You are spot on. That was old slang used back in the day. Definitely a London thing then. I'm sure it spread to other parts of the country at that time.
Hey, mine was made in Indonesia. It is known for brands to have different location for manufacture dependent on where they will be distributing. Is saves on logistic cost.