Science
Modern day windscreens
If you have a relatively modern car – definitely 20 years old or less, then you will undoubtedly have a bonded windscreen. This is where the windscreen is ‘glued’ to the car’s body and a [more…]
Cars
Hobbies
A mini problem
In 1984 I bought my first car and like many teenagers at that time a mini was an ideal way to gain independence and freedom of the road. My father and brother both worked as [more…]
Engineering
The Great British Sports Car 1945 – 1985
So, before we get to the “meat and potatoes” of this article let us set a few ground rules. What IS a sports car? – In my opinion a sports car should be low slung, [more…]
Arts
Elementary, my dear Watson – Ti Titanium
Another week, another element. Let’s head off on another exciting elementary excursion. You’ll get the idea now that I hope to ensure that at least one element is included from each of the eighteen Groups [more…]
Biography
Trade Plating Around England, Part Thirteen
This time, Covid, furlough and enough is enough. Brief recap, I spent two and a half years trade plating round England with the occasional foray into Scotland and Wales. Part one is here Part two [more…]
Biography
Trade Plating Around England, Part Twelve
This time, Security vans, a trip to Rochester and a stranger in my own country. Brief recap, I spent two and a half years trade plating round England with the occasional foray into Scotland and [more…]
Biography
Trade Plating Around England, Part Eleven
This time, Security & breathalysers, Southampton, tracked vehicles and a sad tale. Brief recap, I spent two and a half years trade plating round England with the occasional foray into Scotland and Wales. Part one [more…]
Biography
Trade Plating Around England, Part Ten
This time, Preston and Norwich and a nightmare in London Brief recap, I spent two and a half years trade plating round England with the occasional foray into Scotland and Wales. Part one is here [more…]
Biography
Trade Plating Around England, Part Nine
This time, Grandad rights and the ultimate sin Brief recap, I spent two and a half years trade plating round England with the occasional foray into Scotland and Wales. Part one is here Part two [more…]