Category Archives: Vintage

Fifth Liverpolitan Tweed Run

The fifth Liverpolitan Tweed Run saw magnificent weather and a marvellous ride down the prom from the Pier Head to the Festival Gardens, onto the the Rose Of Mossley for refreshments, back through Sefton Park, Princes Park and finishing in more »

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The Fourth Liverpolitan Tweed Run

The Fourth Liverpolitan Tweed Run was well attended and we were treated with glorious spring weather. This time the run was from West Kirby to Liverpool via New Brighton. Breakfast at the Sweet Pea Cafe, a choice of a picnic more »

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Living History Weekend

We spent the weekend at the Liverpool World Museum. The museum was occupied by Romans, Vikings and Medieval Knights. I got to show visitors my electronic card game Tickets Please and do some town crying, Jingle Joe showed off his more »

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Ribble Steam Gala

Today we visited the Ribble Steam Railway. We spent the day riding on trains, playing on trains, climbing on trains and getting dirty on trains. Splendid! Related Posts:Living History WeekendReflection on the WaterfrontSpring on the WaterfrontMore QuackersDuck Tails

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Grand Ruritanian State Christmas Ball

The Crown Prince of Ruritania held a Grand State Ball in the Victoria Galleries for his subjects. We were treated to the St Helens Concert Band playing some marvellous Waltzes and Marches. Brox and I danced the evening away! We more »

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Radio Arduino – Classic Edition

I have just finished making and programming Radio Arduino Classic Edition. Radio Arduino Classic Edition pretends to be a valve radio using an old valve radio case, Arduino, Adafruit Waveshield, Maplic Amplifier, home made pulley (CD Sandwich) and a rubber more »

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