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Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Our New Old Radio!!

Carol and I have recently bought this lovely old Bush AC91 Bakelite radio.
 This I believe dates from around 1946. It doesn't have a mains power lead at the moment. We plan on getting it fully cleaned and checked over. It is in fantastic condition considering it is around 70 years old. The buyer assured us it works, but I notice that when the tuning dial is turned that the channel indicator at the top doesn't move. Looking forward to getting this little beauty up and running, hopefully before the analogue signal is switched off. I believe the current date for the switch off is around 2020. Watch this space!!

Monday, 13 May 2013

Welcome to our new blog!

Hi everyone,
We are David and Carol, from the Isle of Wight, in the south of England.
This blog will follow us on our journey back to the 1940's.
We became hooked on this fabulous era during a visit to a 1940's weekend at Havenstreet  on the island. We have since then bought many items of clothes and uniforms, which we wear when we attend 1940's events and outings. Follow us on our journey to re-discover the Fabulous Forties!!