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History posts by Mark Amies. London manufacturing history contributor on BBC Radio London's Robert Elms Show, author of two books.
https://wordsbymarkamies.com/
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PastRewind @past-rewind.bsky.social · May 15
This account picks up from my old Yesteryear Tweet account I did on Twitter/X. I deactivated that account in November 2024.
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About time too!

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/2568430...
Restoration of abandoned 15th century Forest Gate pub set to be approved
Newham Council will decide on whether plans to restore the Old Spotted Dog pub in Upton Lane, Forest Gate should be approved.
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Dec 1965: Solar 400 ad from Ever Ready

(+Solar 300 and Solar 200)

«Square and with it, the torch that's light-years ahead»
A vintage black and white advertisement for a torch. The torch is being held in a hand. The ad says the product is "new for Christmas". Square and with it, the torch that's light-years ahead BRITISH MADE-BETTER MADE Three to choose from THE EVER READY CO (GB) LTD . HERCULES PLAGE . HOLLOWAY. N7 • Tel: ARChway 3030 SOLAR 200 2 cell '7/3* SOLAR 300 3 cell 9/6* SOLAR 400 4 cell 11/7* * Batteries extra
December 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Dec 1961: Ball-pen ad from Biro

«This Christmas give them genuine Biro»
This vintage black and white advertisement features the word "Biro" in oversized lettering, resembling a Christmas ornament. A Biro pen is displayed above its presentation box, which sits on what looks like a candle base with a candle, Christmas ornament, and wreath as part of the brand's Christmas message. The text promises a smooth writing experience with the Tungsten Carbide Tip. This Christmas give them genuine Biro Don't just give your friends any make of ball-pen. Give them BIRO. The one make of ball-pen you can be sure they'll be pleased with. BIRO goes on writing smoothly when many ball-pens scratch and smudge, because it has a super-tough Tungsten Carbide Tip, smooth-polished to a millionth of an inch! Every genuine BIRO is refillable. And with every genuine BIRO there's a free presentation box. Look for the name BIRO-your friends will! Biro 2/- TO 15/-
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Dec 1987: Frozen Foods ad from Presto

(+Strawberry Gateau, Party Size; North Atlantic Peeled Prawns, 198g; Young's Scottish Smoked Salmon, 85g; Pork & Beef Thick Sausages, 1kg; Jus-rol Vol-au-vent Cases, 36 Pack; Kraft King Size Sausage Rolls, 20 Pack; Young's Double Cream, 500ml, and more)
This is an advertisement for a supermarket featuring frozen food products such as prawn, strawberry gateau, sausages, rolls, petits pois, and other groceries. It features a friendly snowman wishing you a Merry Christmas, with prices for each item listed. Fine foods frozen for Christmas All products & prices featured in this advertisement are subject to availability and market fluctuations and are correct at time of going to press. Some products are not available in the Isle of Man. We wish you a Merry Christmas
December 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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londonindustrial.bsky.social
goldenmile.london/story/festiv...
Festive Lights Return to the Golden Mile for its Centenary Year - The Golden Mile
Festive lights are brightening the Great West Road once again, as businesses and developers along the Golden Mile come together to celebrate the road’s centenary year
goldenmile.london
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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alondoninheritance.bsky.social
New Deal For East London – Bermondsey. The locations listed as at risk in 1972, explored then and now in my post at alondoninheritance.com/london-build...
December 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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1978 advert for Terrys Neopolitans.

I wish someone would bring g these back.
December 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
Impressionist and Spitting Image legend #SteveNallon, performs tales from his darkly humorous book 'Steve Nallon’s Ghost Stories' at our CELLAR CLUB LIVE event at the Water Rats, London with #CarolineMunro #KimNewman and mystery guests! Book now! Call 0808 178 8212 or online here: buff.ly/RL7e6B3
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Chocolates and Christmas treats under the mistletoe at Walthamstow market, early 1900s. #ArchiveAdventCalendar #FestiveFood @arascot.bsky.social
A sweet stall at Walthamstow market, early 1900s. The stallholders surround the stall, two men in caps on each side and two women wearing hats at the rear. The stall is decorated with bunches of mistletoe and Christmas stockings above, and paper chains at the sides. Photo from VHM collection, available in our Searchroom.
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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RIP Martin Parr
December 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Bar’s open!

Photographer Martin Parr Union Hotel. Manchester, 1974.
Martin Parr, always making the ordinary extraordinary.
December 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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RIP the great Martin Parr
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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sardonicus.eu
Liverpool
Nick Hedges, 1971
person stood on a ladder in a narrow alley. they are cementing shards of broken glass to the top of a wall to stop people from climbing over it
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Nov 1981: Olympus Trip 35 ad from W. H. Smith

(+Pentax MV 35 mm SLR; Pentax 110 SLR; Hanimex 35F; Hanimex 8 x 30 Binoculars; Pentax AF 100 P Flash gun; Hanimex X140 flash gun; and W.H. Smith Gadget Bag)

«Spend a little more on a camera this Christmas and we'll help you spend a little less.»
A W H Smith advertisement for a range of photographic equipment. Highlighted products include the Olympus Trip 35 camera, which comes with a free Hanimex X 140 flash gun. Other items available are a Pentax MV 35 mm SLR camera, a Pentax 110 SLR camera, a Hanimex 35F camera, Hanimex binoculars, a Pentax flashgun and W H Smith gadget bag. Spend a little more on a camera this Christmas and we'll help you spend a little less. Olympus Trip. With free Hanimex X 140 flashgun (also available separately at £4.95). Synonymous with high quality 35 mm photography. High quality lens ensures your pictures are more than just snaps. WHS Price £49.95. When you decide to give a more expensive camera, choosing the right one can be a tricky business. And that's where W. H. Smith come in. We've taken a lot of time and trouble to ensure our quality camera range only includes those that give excellent results, without blinding you with science. And because it's Christmas, we're making a special offer. When you buy the Olympus Trip camera we're giving away free the Hanimex X 140 flash gun (normally priced £4.95) There's a saving to be made too on the Pentax AF 100 P flash gun which is designed exclusively for the Pentax 110 SLR, one of our range of Pentax cameras. So before you spend a little more, spend some time at W. H. Smith and save yourself worry and money. And when your chosen camera has done its work, W. H. Smith have a fine developing and printing service that's fast and efficient at very competitive prices. Pentax 110 SLR. A fully automatic 110 SLR pocket camera. Accepts interchangeable lenses. Easy loading with 110 cartridge film which selects the film speed. No setting required. Comes with carrying pouch and neckstrap. WHS Price £59.95. W.II.Smith Gadget Bag in black, brown or navy. *WIIS Price £3.95. Pentax AF 100 P Flash gun Dedicated to the Pentax 110 SLR Camera. WHS Christmas Price $19.95. WHS Normal price £20.95. Save £1.00. Hanimex 35F Fully automatic 35 mm camera...
December 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Fascinating history and imagery on the first twenty years of Apple via @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social
searchworks.stanford.edu/view/4084835
Apple Computer, Inc. records, 1977-1998 in SearchWorks catalog
Stanford Libraries' official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more.
searchworks.stanford.edu
December 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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RIP Steve Cropper - such sad news. Here's a playlist of some classic Stax tunes that he co-wrote and performed on, featuring Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, Wendy Rene, Don Covay...
▶️🎸 open.spotify.com/playlist/7qH...
RIP Steve Cropper
open.spotify.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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youtu.be/Zm8s0I88K3M?...
Wondrous Place
YouTube video by Billy Fury - Topic
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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The pub I'm sitting in just put this on.

What a song.

youtu.be/gsf2OYzPDYA?...
Lonesome Town
YouTube video by Ricky Nelson - Topic
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Gold.
youtu.be/MV0F_XiR48Q?...
Focus - Hocus Pocus
YouTube video by Red Bullet
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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The original is best.
youtu.be/2HV5KfE4xMA?...
The Sundays - Here's Where The Story Ends (Official Music Video) [HD Upgrade]
YouTube video by Upgraded Music Videos
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December 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Of all the Bowie events coming up (and there are a lot), this is by far the most intriguing.

www.eventbrite.com/e/david-bowi...
David Bowie and 18th-Century London
Join us for a special illustrated talk and document viewing.
www.eventbrite.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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ianvisits.co.uk
The King has commanded that the Greater London Authority (GLA) shall be allowed to use the coat of arms that once belonged to its predecessor, the GLC.

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
The King grants the Mayor of London permission to use the GLC’s historic coat of arms
The King has commanded that the Greater London Authority (GLA) shall be allowed to use the coat of arms that once belonged to its predecessor, the GLC.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' has grown on me in recent years. Great song.
December 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Down to Hastings for a couple of days. Into The Albion for a pint and a pie.
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM