Recent content by Phil_UK

I agree about just how serious this is. I was in Australia back in 96 and they took it very seriously. Small children wouldn't be allowed to attend school unless they had a hat on. Amusement parks had free sun block/screen available and on water rides you either put it on, or didn't go on it...

I agree that was a great movie. Regards Phil

The funny thing is that the reason I started smoking in the first place was far from trying to look cool. I was a grown man, who had never smoked in his life. I was acting in a play and reading through the script in a small Greenroom with no windows, or ventilation and nine smokers, it was very...

The funny thing is that the reason I started smoking in the first place was far from trying to look cool. I was a grown man, who had never smoked in his life. I was acting in a play and reading through the script in a small Greenroom with no windows, or ventilation and nine smokers, it was very...

Fantastic scans Havershaw. I love these. I'll have to try and get some of mine scanned, its not going to be easy as its a huge hardback book though. Regards Phil

Wow I love these, too rich for me at the moment, though I'm happy with the catalogue I got yesterday, its going to take me days to get through its over 1000 pages of 1939 fashion and style. Thanks for giving me the opportunity of seeing these two items Havershaw. Regards Phil

Thanks PanamaBob for the link to yet another very interesting article. For a hat novice like myself this site is quickly proving to be a great education. Regards Phil

Thanks Canadave, its not easy but I'm getting there. Regards Phil

Thanks Canadave, its not easy but I'm getting there. Regards Phil

:) lol:D Regards Phil

You must have had a really good time. It looks like a great place. Regards Phil

I bought a repro of the Army&Navy stores Ltd General Price List 1939-40 today and it is wonderful to look through. It is a fully illustrated catalogue covering everything you could possibly need, or want that was available in England in 1939. The list seems endless, with such things covered as...

I was a guitarist myself Michaelson and smoking seemed fine to me as well. Though I have to admit it doesn't help the vocal chords too much. Still today is my one week marker without smoking and I don't feel too bad. Regards Phil

I was a guitarist myself Michaelson and smoking seemed fine to me as well. Though I have to admit it doesn't help the vocal chords too much. Still today is my one week marker without smoking and I don't feel too bad. Regards Phil

Hi Wild Root I love these images. I see Dick Powell was appearing at the Capitol Theatre, a singer who in my opinion was very underrated and who is often overlooked today. Thanks for sharing these pictures. Regards Phil