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THE HISTORY OF CLOCKS

Special Features
−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− As the clocks move forward by an hour at the end of the month, many of us appreciate the lighter, brighter days where we no longer have to travel to and from work in the dark. The altering of the clock brings with it an…

March 2019

Antiques With Gary Don, Features
Hi Gary Found these 2 old lighters, I wonder if you could tell me anything about them?  Darin Brown Dear Darin, Thank you for your email. Certain lighters such as gold, silver and novelty lighters can be highly collectable. We have recently sold a Dunhill Aquarium lighter for over £1600.…

National Football Museum

Features, Footprints In The Sands Of Time
I have found myself watching a lot of football lately as there have been plenty of matches to choose from, be it Championship, Premier League, Champions League and of course the cups too. Games like football have been played all over the world for hundreds of years, but in 1863…

WHAT A BRAMAH!

Features, In Bygone Years
Ever heard the phrase ‘what a Bramah?’ Some say it has religious connections, but here in Yorkshire the phrase meant something that was extra special, and especially good. The phrase is usually associated with Joseph Bramah an exceptionally clever 18th century inventor. This brilliant inventor was born at Stainborough near…

ALL NEW POLESTAR 2

Motoring
Polestar has taken the next step in its development as the electric performance brand with the reveal of the new Polestar 2. Polestar 2 is the new all-electric fastback that brings electric performance cars to a broader and increasingly progressive audience. It offers avant-garde design and a unique customer experience…
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