MYSTERY OBJECTS

[Big Kev]

Looks like a (piped TV, (cable TV) switch. Usually installed on the window casement. Some had BBC radio channels as well. Ours at home when I was lad had BBC 1 and ITV TV, Home Service (R4) Third Programme (R3) and the Light Programme (R2). The system pre dates the advent of BBC2 and Radio 1. Some of the distribution cabling is still visible on some of the properties around town. Antennas and amplifiers for the service were just off Salterforth Lane in the field at the side of Rainhall Rock. Distribution and amplification system was in the building at the bottom of York Street in Barlick.

We had the same in our first flat together in South east London, it was £4 a month to rent the TV (1981).
When I replaced the troughing, on Montrose Terrace, there was cable laying in it. This would have been 2005.

[Stanley]

Yup! That was what I would have said.

[Stanley]

Can you tell me where this is?

[Big Kev]

Outside the Co-op?

[Stanley]

Not really Kev. That's such a big target! But you're right, that's the general area. It's outside the disabled toilet and in line with the Pelican crossing.
Next object....?

[Stanley]

What is it?

[Stanley]

No takers?

[Wendyf]

For drawing a curve?

[Stanley]

Yes Wendy, well done!
Now we need another object......

[Stanley]

This knife was developed for a specific purpose, what was it?

[Cathy]

Is it a knife to cut Mushrooms with?

[Stanley]

Sorry Cathy but no. Not an outdoors use at all...

[Big Kev]

Cutting leather?

[Steeplejerk]

I think its for carpet or linolium

[Gloria]

Is it a blacksmiths tool?

[Wendyf]

I'm going for a lino knife with Tom.

[Stanley]

And you and Tom are right, It's a lino knife.
Now we need another object!