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    Stokkie replied to the thread The Vampire.
    Unfortunately the link to #41Midlands Pubs isn't functional. Can anyone enlighten me on the connection between John Stagg (1770–1823)...
  • Stephen Halloran
    Stephen Halloran replied to the thread OLD AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS.
    This was a school pupils in the 5th year at Archbishop Master School, it did not have pupils beyond that and the few that had further...
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    cba reacted to John L's post in the thread Rackhams Store with Appreciate Appreciate.
    It all went to pot when Sports Direct took it under their wing. Rackhams, John Lewis, Debenhams, what next Selfridges? Yes, you can shop...
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    Morturn reacted to John L's post in the thread Rackhams Store with Appreciate Appreciate.
    It all went to pot when Sports Direct took it under their wing. Rackhams, John Lewis, Debenhams, what next Selfridges? Yes, you can shop...
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    cba reacted to lmr3103's post in the thread Rackhams Store with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Lyn whenever I go into the city centre these days I feel like I’m the only person over 40! When I think of how my Gran, Aunts and Mom...
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    cba reacted to Robert Jones 1's post in the thread Rackhams Store with Appreciate Appreciate.
    'End of an era' as doors close at former Rackhams
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    cba reacted to paul stacey's post in the thread Rackhams Store with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Great photo Pedro, so iconic of the time... That photo of Rackhams, is exactly as I remember Lyn...
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    cba reacted to lmr3103's post in the thread IN OUR GARDENS 2026 with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Do any of the ladies on here make lavender wands? These are lavender stalks plaited with ribbon to form a kind of woven cage that traps...
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    cba reacted to Lemonella's post in the thread Who do you tip? with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I used to love working in a pub as the saying "have one for yourself" ended up filling my tips glass! It helped a lot as wages in the...
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    cba reacted to lmr3103's post in the thread Who do you tip? with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Yes I forgot my hairdresser, and you’re right it is expensive L!
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    Donbogen reacted to John L's post in the thread Rackhams Store with Appreciate Appreciate.
    It all went to pot when Sports Direct took it under their wing. Rackhams, John Lewis, Debenhams, what next Selfridges? Yes, you can shop...
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    cba reacted to Cabinscooter's post in the thread Steve Winwood MBE with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Only just Found this thread. A GEC work colleague of mine in the sixties lived next door to the Winwoods in Atlantic Road and knew both...
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    cba reacted to Time Traveller 66's post in the thread Insurance man and other collectors with Appreciate Appreciate.
    Did Betterware sell different gadgets to help you with everyday chores like removing lids from tight jars etc.
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    cba reacted to rosie's post in the thread Insurance man and other collectors with Appreciate Appreciate.
    I loved those little samples of polish from the Betterware man. I've got a little clip for holding socks together on the line and other...
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    cba reacted to Breconeer's post in the thread Insurance man and other collectors with Appreciate Appreciate.
    And the Betterware salesman. With a case full of cleaning products and gadgets, for bathroom and kitchen mainly. He was a regular. I...
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