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Christmas 1910

November 7, 2019December 19, 2016 by Alan

Chances are that for many VHGMC members a bit of tinkering about with machinery in the workshop may be on the agenda over the Christmas and winter period. As we all know most of the powered machines we collect, use… Continue Reading

Nash Roller Tractor – 1950 report and adverts

November 7, 2019November 29, 2016 by Alan

We have probably all done some research online or through archives looking for information about our respective machines and it’s usually easy to find at least an advert or a brochure image about the items that we collect. Admittedly some… Continue Reading

Equipment on sale in…..1964

November 7, 2019November 6, 2016 by Alan

To set the scene and waken some memories 1964 was a notable year as it was when BBC2 started broadcasting, Daihatsu began importing cars into the UK (the first Japanese manufacturer to do so), Donald Campbell was setting world speed… Continue Reading

Build a Better Wheelbarrow

November 7, 2019August 20, 2016 by Alan

The wheelbarrow is indispensable for moving soil, loose materials and tools around. Easy to use, manoeuvre and depending upon the ability of the driver and the grip of one’s boots a wheelbarrow can traverse the trickiest of terrain. But is… Continue Reading

Suffolk Mower Factory – Then and Now

November 7, 2019July 20, 2016 by Alan

Archive videos are always fascinating. The engaging monochrome films of days gone by and the lives of the people involved in various trades are of immense importance.I’ve found a film online and captured in black and white is the Suffolk… Continue Reading

Norlett’s changing logo

November 7, 2019May 29, 2016 by Alan

I’m sure that most machinery enthusiasts are familiar with Norlett the well known brand of machinery sold in the UK. Perhaps mostly associated with the gold painted, re-badged Wheel Horse garden tractors of the 1970’s, the Norlett name is also… Continue Reading