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Recent content by LondonLuke

  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?
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    EBAY DEMOB

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

    Thanks for the help everyone.
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    Typewriter ribbons.

    Do you know the name of the shop in Chesham? I have family in that area, so often visit.
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    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...
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    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.
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    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.
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    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...
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    The Elephant in the Room - Man Purse

    So Paddy, what would you suggest in replacement?
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    Still Relevant?

    I suppose boozing and partying would provide a very welcome diversion to the death and destruction
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    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?
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    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?
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    Gieves & Hawkes see upward trend in suit wearing vs downward economy!

    Unfortunately it's also something that students often lack!
  14. 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.
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    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

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