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Guy Roberts

@bakeliteguy.bsky.social

Classic cars, vintage technology, music, amateur radio. Tipping my hat to those who created technology in the past

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Old UK Living@oldukliving.bsky.social · 2d ago

Aug 1923: Model Boats ad from Gamages (+“Ideal” Crystal Receiving Set; Fuller's Block Accumulators; Ex-Govt. Periscopes; Golf Clubs; Angling Outfit; Whitworth Stocks and Dies; Special Line Good Files; and Make Your Own Nuts and Bolts) «The World's Big Store for Boys Gamages»

A vintage advertisement for Gamages, a store for boys. The ad features a variety of products including model boats, crystal radio sets, periscopes, golf clubs, and fishing gear. The World's Big Store for Boys Gamages No matter what you want, you'll find "just the thing" at Gamages. Sports needs, Meccano Spares, Engines, Wireless, Cameras, Camping Gear, Cycles everything is stocked in such a variety as to make selection an easy matter. If unable to call, send for a catalogue (mentioning what you are interested in) and a copy will be sent post free. You can then order your requirements by post you will not be disappointed in the goods. Fuller's Block Accumulators Special offer of ex-W.D. stock, but absolutely unused, 2 volt 40 amp Special Price 10/6 4 volt 40 amp Special Price 21/- 6 volt 40 amp Special Price 31/6 Post 1/6 BOXES to hold 5 of these Accumulators with lid and carrying strap... 1/6 Postage extra GOLF for the BOYS Junior Golf Clubs. Set of 4 clubs including Driver, Iron, Mashie and Putter. All correct to scale. Complete in Tan Canvas Bag, for Boys 9 to 12 years. Price Complete 21/= MILWARDS “COMPLETE ANGLERS OUTFIT" For coarse fishing. Strongly made and well finished Rod, Reel, Line, Tackle and Bait, all complete in fancy box with book of instruc- tions. Ideal for the beginner. Price, only 21/- Sets of Whitworth Stocks and Dies With taper taps to each size. Postage 3d. Set No. 1 Cutting , 3/16, in. 7/6 per set 2 , 3/16,, , 5/16 in. 8/3 1/16, 3/32, 5/32 in. 9/9 4 , 3/16, 1, 5/16 in. 9/9 1/16, 3/32, 5/32, 7/32 in. 10/- 6 1/16, 3/16,, , 5/16 in. 12/- 7 , 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, in. 12/- The above sets can be supplied in any variety of sizes in Whitworth thread from 1/16 to 5/16 by 32nds, in British Association thread from 0 to 10, also in millimetre and cycle threads. Six assorted files on card, all of very best quality. Price only 2/6 Post 4d. The Very Latest in "Urania" Model Boats Driven by COMPRESSED AIR, pumped into" D.A.P." (Patent) armoured...
Old UK Living@oldukliving.bsky.social · 3d ago

Nov 1954: Television and grooming products ad from English Electric / Addis (+Table Model T40 Television; Table Model 16T11D Television; Westminster Eight-Note Automatic Chime; Jacobean Brush Set; Addis Beauty Brush Set; Addis Beauty Brush; Warbler Repeating Chord Chime, and more)

An advertisement for televisions and grooming products, featuring a large number of products available to improve your lifestyle and beautify your image. English Electric are touting the quality of their televisions, Addis are offering grooming products and an exchange service, and there are door chimes for sale. There are various offers and gifts available. A matter of pedigree... November 26, 1954 RADIO TIMES A matter of pedigree... Whether you call it pedigree, heritage, or background, the technical knowledge and manu- facturing ability of the 'English Electric' group of Companies is manifest in every one of the many products that bear its name. Remember this fact when you think of buying your television set! Ask your local dealer about 'English Electric' receivers and see that you enjoy the benefits of fine engineering and incomparable workmanship in your home, for years to come. Above. 17 Table Model T40. Multi-band receiver with 'English Electric Rotamatic 12 Channel tuning. Cabinet of selected sapele pele veneer. Cash price 79 gns. Sample H.P. terms £8.6.0 down and repayments amounting to no more than 18/9 a week over two years, Matching stand optional extra. Left. 16 Table Model 16T11D Single-band receiver to which Rotamatic tuner unit may be added to give full 12 Channel station selection. Walnut veneer cabinet. Cash price 76 gns. Sample H.P. terms £8.0.0 deposit and repayments amounting to no more than 18/- a week over two years. Matching stand optional extra. ENGLISH ELECTRIC BRINGING YOU BETTER LIVING "The English Electric Co., Domestic Appliance and Television Division, East Lancashire Road, Liverpool, 10. GREENHOUSES in timber, steel or aluminium from £17. 16 or 25/- dep. A 12 mthly, pats, of £1. 12. GARAGES in timber/asbestos or steel/asbestos from £33 or £3 dep. & 12 mihly pnts. of £2. 17. 6. SHEDS in timber/asbestos from £10. 16 or 30/- dep. & 12 pihly, pmts, of 18/11. SIMPLE PAYMENT PLAN UPTO MONTHS Complete Security Insurances. Wide...
Old UK Living@oldukliving.bsky.social · 3d ago

1977: Cooling & Food Storage, Camping Accessories and Thermos Products from Argos (+Brexton Picnic Case; Brexton "Sirram" Picnic Case; Style Ice Box; Kean "Koolbox"; Brexton Picnic Bag; Kean "No-Glass" Insulated Jug; "Thermosbag" Cooler Bag; Cooler Bag; Brexton "Pac-Ice" Sachets, and more)

This catalogue page features a range of camping and picnic products, including cooler bags, picnic cases, sleeping bags, and Thermos brand vacuum products. (+"Thermosbag" Cooler Bag Brexton "Pac-Ice" Sachets Brexton "Sirram" Picnic Case Brexton Picnic Bag Brexton Picnic Case Caroline Sleeping Bag Cooler Bag Junior Sleeping Bag Kean "Koolbox" Kean "No-Glass" Insulated Jug Sleeping Bag Style Ice Box Thermos Brand Big T Vacuum Flask Thermos Brand Vacuum Flasks Thermos Brand Vacuum Food Jar and Thermos Brand Vacuum Jug)
Old UK Catalogues@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social · 3d ago

1974: Electronics, Home Audio Systems and Audio Accessories from Tandy (+Sta-46 AM/FM Stereo Receiver; Optimus-5 Four-Element Speakers; Lab-36a Precision Tracking Automatic Turntable With Elliptical Stereo Cartridge; Solo-3b Wide-Range Speaker Systems, and more)

This catalogue page features Realistic brand AM/FM Stereo Receivers and audio systems, advertising them as providing unbeatable value and a real value. Different models of stereo receivers are shown with accompanying speakers and turntables, highlighting complete system options and their prices. The page includes details and specifications for the various audio components. The page offers package deals for various audio system configurations. (+Lab-12b Automatic Turntable With Base And Magnetic Stereo Cartridge Lab-12b Automatic Turntable With Base And Stereo Magnetic Cartridge Lab-36a Precision Tracking Automatic Turntable With Elliptical Stereo Cartridge Mc-1000 Bookshelf Speaker Systems Mc-1000 Two-Way Air-Loaded Speaker Systems Optimus-1 Speakers Optimus-5 Four-Element Speakers Solo-103 Acoustic Suspension Speaker Systems Solo-3b Wide-Range Speaker Systems Sta-18b AM/FM Stereo Receiver and Sta-46 AM/FM Stereo Receiver)
Old UK Catalogues@oldukcatalogues.bsky.social · 5d ago

1980: Audio Recorders and Audio Cassettes from Tandy (+Feature Packed Recorder; High Style Ultra-Slim Recorder; Take-Along Handy Recorder; Recorder With Digital Counter; Personal Size Cassette Recorder; Micro Minisette Pocket Recorder; Recorder With Cue-Review; Mains/Battery Portable, and more)

This catalogue page features various cassette recorders and audio cassettes from Tandy. The Recorders include models with features like Auto-Level, Auto-Stop, Digital Tape Counter, and Cue/Review. Different types of tapes, from Metal to Low-Noise, are offered, targeting high fidelity and wide dynamic range. Specifications and pricing for each product are provided. (+Feature Packed Recorder High Style Ultra-Slim Recorder Improved Realistic Low-Noise Cassettes Lowest-Priced Recorder Mains/Battery Portable Micro Minisette Pocket Recorder Personal Size Cassette Recorder Professional Quality Ferrichrome Cassettes Recorder With Cue-Review Recorder With Digital Counter Supertape Chrome Cassettes - Widest Dynamic Range Supertape Gold - Premium Quality Tape Supertape Metal Cassette - Rivals Open-Reel Performance and Take-Along Handy Recorder)
Guy Roberts@bakeliteguy.bsky.social · last wk.

I don't watch any of these but I am sure if you do, you need not worry as they will be reshowing old episodes for the next 90 years.

Scott Bryan@scottygb.bsky.social · last wk.

"The BBC has confirmed Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo will not be returning." "These difficult decisions form part of the BBC’s previously announced first phase of its proposals to make £500m of savings over the next three years." www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

Allotment Cats@allotmentcat.bsky.social · last wk.

(Amanda) Betty asked me to share this poster about Rainbow Day. It's for humans to share photos of their pets. The photos will be in a video which will be shown on 23rd August at Rainbow Day. There is an email address for where to send the photos.

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Mitch Benn@mitchbenn.bsky.social · last wk.

PLEASE SHARE THIS To the young person (longish dark hair, patterned waistcoat, chinos & DM boots) who left this scroll of papers on the Piccadilly Line train at South Kensington station at about 4.25pm today, I’ve handed it to the station staff at Hammersmith.

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Cecil Sharp House@cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · last wk.

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