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Post by aussie on Nov 6, 2010 9:40:06 GMT
I notice that our ship is far superiour than Plymouths little boat, anyone know it`s name? I think we better hand it to Argyle on this occasion as I suspect their ship is the Mayflower whereas ours is probably a figment of Victorian imagination. Here's what Percy Russell has to say in his History of Torquay and the Famous Anchorage of Torbay. He's talking about the arms of the old Borough of Torquay upon which the club badge was based:  That is barking, funny and educational all at the same time! Brilliant! |
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Post by Rags on Jul 18, 2012 8:53:46 GMT
Once upon a time I had a football map of England and Wales produced by Bartholomew. I vaguely remembered how it depicted the strips of the Football League clubs as well as their badges and those of many non-league clubs, some rather more obscure than others. More recently, in a fit of nostalgia, I’ve found myself searching for this now forty-year old map in second hand bookshops. Then last week, seeking something else, I found a copy on ebay. It was mine for just 50p. I had the exact same map on my bedroom wall in Frobisher Green during the 70's. It taught me a lot about the geography of England, something sadly lacking these days when an Economics graduate of our acquaintance, in his early 20's, asked if Aldershot was near Manchester. There are some classic old names there, like Northern Nomads. I've wanted an up to date version of this for some years and while www.footiemap.com/ does an admirable job online, its just not the same as a large wallchart. Fantastic stuff and I want one!Well, it's only taken me 21 months but a Bartholomew Football History Map has just landed on my door mat. Very excited about that!  Sadly, I had to pay about 300% more (incl P&P) than Barton managed to snap his up for, but that's the Price Mechanism for you... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2012 20:22:34 GMT
Well, it's only taken me 21 months but a Bartholomew Football History Map has just landed on my door mat. Sadly, I had to pay about 300% more (incl P&P) than Barton managed to snap his up for, but that's the Price Mechanism for you... Worth every penny! |
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Post by Jon on Sept 26, 2012 21:41:02 GMT
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