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  1. LondonLuke

    The "Home Counties?"

    It's synonymous with civilisation... And as Fleur pointed out, just those Counties immediately surrounding London. My own view is that their the home area for most of the City workers?
  2. LondonLuke

    EBAY DEMOB

    You couldn't tell us the name and location of that store could you please?
  3. LondonLuke

    Typewriter ribbons.

    Thanks for the help everyone.
  4. LondonLuke

    Typewriter ribbons.

    Do you know the name of the shop in Chesham? I have family in that area, so often visit.
  5. LondonLuke

    Typewriter ribbons.

    Hello all, not entirely sure where to put this thread. I just bought a beautiful antique typewriter from a charity shop (no camera or I'd put up pics). There is still some ink left on the ribbon, but do I have to buy new ones, or just add ink to the ribbon? Being raised in the modern era, I...
  7. LondonLuke

    Handkerchiefs and Pocket Squares

    If it's a silk handkerchief, I go for the "puff". If cotton or linen, I stick to the simple "presidential" fold.
  8. LondonLuke

    Which suit for prom/ball?

    Number 1 and number 3 are both good. I reckon if you extend the sleeves a bit on the first suit, it would be the best.
  9. LondonLuke

    JFK and the death of the hat

    Whilst wandering in a book shop today, I noticed a book with that same title! Apparently, it was all due to his hair forming part of his charisma, which a hat would have messed up. And that solves the mystery of the decline of the hat. Im sort of annoyed with myself for not buying that book...
  10. LondonLuke

    The Elephant in the Room - Man Purse

    So Paddy, what would you suggest in replacement?
  11. LondonLuke

    Still Relevant?

    I suppose boozing and partying would provide a very welcome diversion to the death and destruction
  13. LondonLuke

    comments on fit

    Cannot tell as to the fit of the trousers from your pictures, but what on earth are those things on your feet?
  14. LondonLuke

    Heads up for the Londoners:

    Good stuff, just got back in London earlier today. Shall check it out very soon! What's the range of sizes like?
  15. LondonLuke

    Gieves & Hawkes see upward trend in suit wearing vs downward economy!

    Unfortunately it's also something that students often lack!
  16. LondonLuke

    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    A few still knock about these days, but they're very rare. I know in Afghanistan, troops are allowed to stop shaving so the local tribal leaders respect them more.
  17. LondonLuke

    Button Fly Suit Trousers

    Wait till you break your wrist or something, then you'll see why button flys can be difficult! I do prefer them though
  19. LondonLuke

    Off-the-rack suit recommandation in London?

    Marks and Spencers. Can get good, traditionally cut suits in natural fibres without breaking the bank. Their suits do fit well OTR, but if you've got an odd body shape, they may need altering
  20. LondonLuke

    Exchange Rate?

    Bringing this back to a historical theme before it gets locked for not being so, What was the average golden era exchange rate? average wages? etc, etc I know over here the average weekly wage in the late 50s was about £7
  21. LondonLuke

    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    Surely after passing basic, there's no need for a soldier to hang around a training unit, so they won't be mistaken for a recruit? And if they go back as an instructor, they'll have stripes to stand them out [huh] Oh well, I'll get back in my box
  22. LondonLuke

    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    Is there any real need for a ribbon for passing basic? Surely basic training is a necessary part of a job, whose only real reward should be a pat on the back and the right to join your unit? It just seems to similar to those "it's the taking part that counts" awards in primary school
  23. LondonLuke

    Show us your birthday suit. The birthday thread

    Mine was yesterday

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