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Then and Now – 1910

November 7, 2019April 29, 2018 by Alan

Our latest Then & Now picture is from 1910 and features Ashton’s of East Sheen. The sign in the window announcing the stock of Garden Tools & Requisites and the array of merchandise on the pavement tells us that they… Continue Reading

What was on sale in 1960….

November 7, 2019March 16, 2018 by Alan

1960 is our year of choice for this article, it was the year that The Beatles was officially named and formed, the Mark 1 Mini had only just recently been introduced and in space exploration the first probe was launched… 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