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Dear Santa
It’s Christmas eve and I’m about to partake in some Christmas spirit, but before I go I’ll update the blog with progress on the database and compilations. I’ve just about finished ads for the years 1956 & 1957, and it’s … Continue reading
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November Update
This has been a busy three weeks processing new material from the Stafford Show plus some donations of early trade magazines from a biker friend of mine – thanks Brian! In fact I’ve managed to process and add another over … Continue reading
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October update news
I’ve just completed the first tranche of new updates. This set covers the years 1904 to 1947, with some 620 new records in the database. I’m particularly pleased with the pre 1909 entries as original literature for scanning is either … Continue reading
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Post WW2 Petrol Rationing
Immediately after the end of World War Two Britain was broke but victorious, and looking forward to the end of petrol rationing in particular. Pending the re-establishment of international trade supply lines many food items, raw materials and commodities were … Continue reading
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