Tag Archives: old newspapers

Lester Cycles and Motorcycles, Lichfield, 1901.

Posted on March 25, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I love this advert sent by ace paper sleuth Pete Cutler. That’s a cracking bike – state of the art. Freewheel, back wheel leather strap hub-brake, achieved by rear pedal-engaged dog mechanism. Brooks saddle and toolbar, no doubt. This clearly … Continue reading →

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I read the news today, oh boy…

Posted on December 18, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I had a really useful and informative mail the other day from top walker and fellow Panoramio poster Peter ‘Pedro’ Cutler. Peter, whose walking exploits are documented extensively in his huge, beautiful gallery, loves local history just like I do … Continue reading →

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The name’s Bond…

Posted on October 1, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

…War Bond. Reader [Howmuch?] has been ferreting around in his copious stock of interesting newspaper clippings with an eye to the tank testing quandary and found out the promotional advertisement for what was probably the first tank ever to visit … Continue reading →

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