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 Viv
The Spiv
Viv The Spiv is played by Iain Dawson. Iain adds some 'black
market cockney patter' to your forties-themed event, party or
promotion, and may even throw in some free stockings. Great fun, so
'ave a butcher's.
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 AVA
Online
For a great nostalgia trip, or to renew acquaintance with your
beloved LP's, why not dust off the old turntable, renew the stylus
and enjoy the long forgotten rich warm sound of analogue music.
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 Sweet
and Nostalgic
Mark and Siân Dixon have created an online retro sweets and
memorabilia shop covering the decades from the 40s to the 80s and
Victoriana too. A visit will leave you feeling Sweet and Nostalgic.
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 The
Cupcake Emporium
Digger talked to Memo Christodoulou who runs the 1950s-themed
Cupcake Emporium which opened to much media attention and is now
majorly busy with shop and online orders.
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 The
Vintage Advert Shop/The Nostalgia Shop
Take a trip down memory lane with The Vintage Advert Shop and
The Nostalgia Shop. Their ready-to-frame prints include military,
railway, shipping, automobiles, aviation and many other categories
and make great gifts as well as being good value rare pieces of
original artwork.
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 Big
Boys Toys
Ever fancied your own fully-functional Dalek or Batmobile? How
about a jet-powered Sinclair C5? Or a helicopter simulator within a
real helicopter? Big Boys Toys is the stuff that dreams are made of
and here Martin Fillery talks about his excitement for Big Boys Toys
and the business he has created around them.
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 figs4u.co.uk
The Largest Nissan Figaro Dealership in the World! The Home of
the Famous retro-look Nissan Figaro. Figs4u are dedicated solely in
the sale of Nissan Figaro. Over 100 hours goes into the
refurbishment of each one of their cars.
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 Fine'n'Dandy
Here, Digger talks to Fine'n'Dandy founder Martin Cleghorn about
iconic Dundee-based comics, The Dandy and The Beano, and about the
thriving and fun business he has created around them and their
characters such as Desperate Dan and Dennis The Menace.
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autographs-rockandpop.com
Alan Holmes
has a passion for rock music and autograph
collecting that goes back to the heady early days of The Beatles,
The Stones, The Hollies and The Yardbirds. Alan has an impressive
portfolio of autographed rock and pop items for sale. |
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 Bullet
20th Century Design Specialist
Bullet specialises in Mid - Late 20th Century Design. Stocking
the Best in British, Scandinavian, Danish, French, German, Italian
and American Retro Furniture.
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 Laura Lian
Digger talked to sculptor Laura Lian who has created memorable
and highly-valued images of some of pop culture's greatest icons,
including The Eagles, U2, The Beatles and George Best.
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 London
Boots
We look at London Boots.com. The UK's number one retailer of
rock 'n roll clothing, rock n roll footwear, retro clothing,
baseball jackets, bowling shirts and all stage wear.
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 Chickenshop
Dennis Alexander, the founding member of Chickenshop.co.uk Ltd,
has been in the fancy dress and party business for over 15 years.
The website has been going now for more than ten years which means
that it is one of the oldest fancy dress and party supply sites on
the Internet supplying everything from period costumes to 20th
century pop culture outfits.
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 Top
Of The Pops
EMI Gold have released a 43-CD collection entitled Top Of The
Pops Year By Year Collection 1964-2006. This collection features
hits from this iconic BBC show which was broadcast weekly from the
mid-60s to the mid-noughties. The tracks included are a huge
nostalgic treat for any music lover old or young.
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 D
and B Militaria
Military history and memorabilia is big business these days. D
and B Militaria deal in Badges, Awards And Rings, Deactivated Guns
and Antique Firearms, Edged Weapons, Inert Ammunition and Ordnance,
Miscellaneous Militaria.
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 bygonetimes.co.uk
A Unique Shopping Experience. Just off junction 27 on the M6,
Bygone Times is the ideal shopping destination and a great day out
for all the family packed with retro and nostalgia-themed items and
events.
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 Lime
Shop
Ever fancied a Retro style phone, music centre or radio? Mike
and Lynda Osborne at Lime Shop have the answer.
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 retro-jet.com
Remember the stylish airline bags that used to be given to
passengers on airlines like Pan-Am, T.W.A, B.O.A.C and B.E.A? Well,
now you can bag yourself one of these retro bags, thanks to pilot
Patrick Nandu who has turned his interest into a blossoming
business.
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 trashyflowers.com
The world of Vintage and Retro clothing is a booming one. Antony
Antoniou, founder of Trashy Flowers, leaders in the field,
explains how he got into the Vintage fashion business, why Vintage
clothing is so popular and why it pays, environmentally and
fashionably as well as financially, to shop Vintage.
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 991.com
We look at 991.com, the world's biggest online store for new,
rare, collectable CDs, vinyl records, music DVDs, clothing, limited
editions, imports and music memorabilia from the around the world.
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Vintage
Movie Posters
Mark Hochman
at Vintage Movie Posters Ltd specialises in Original and Vintage
Movie Posters - these are not only great to own and to hang on the wall
for your enjoyment but can also prove to be sound investments.
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Laughlines Comedy Show tributes
We spoke to Michael Wilson-Green at Laughlines Events who have
gained an enviable reputation for staging quality comedy-themed
events, including Fawlty Towers, Carry On and Father Ted. |
Image-Restore.co.uk
We spoke to Neil Rhodes at Image-Restore.co.uk. He tells us that
photo restorations are essential, preserving an important part of
your family history and your family will have to continue on the
memory for the next generation. If left un-restored the negative or
print could end up un-restorable and future generations won't have
that vital visual link to their past. |
Guy Portelli
Sculptor Guy Portelli secured the support of three of the Dragons on
the Dragons' Den TV programme. Guy's Pop Icon sculptures featuring
luminaries such as Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, John
Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Elton
John, Sex Pistols, Sade, Grace Jones, The Spice Girls, Bob Marley,
Madonna, Tupac, Bono and Amy Winehouse have captured the
imaginations of the art world, investors and the public. |
Timebus
We look at the classic and iconic London Routemaster buses
which are available for hire at Timebus. These beautifully-restored
classics have been given a new lease of life for group travel on
weddings and family celebrations, for corporate entertainment,
sightseeing tours and promotions.
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