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Your life stories are part of your Family Heritage... whether it's your grandparents, your mum or dad, or an aunt or uncle, don't you love to hear them tell stories about their experiences, the people they have known - and what life was like when they were young? Here Digger talks to Mike Page about his Family Heritage Video production company that offers a perfect way to capture those family memories and stories for all time.

Here Digger talks to David at Aka Bags who have a distinctive range of Retro and Airline bags in a range of prints, styles and colours of bags. They get a wide variety of clients from Universities to film festivals to rock bands to events of all kinds.

Digger talked to Andrew at Art Vinyl about the Play and Display frames for displaying album/LP/12" artwork. The Play & Display Flip Frame has a unique quick release system, allowing you to instantly change your Art Vinyl record display as often as you like, available in both a neutral black and stunning white. Art Vinyl is the original way to display your favourite music and vinyl record art. Something new for music enthusiasts and an original interior design concept...

Tommy Hanley photographed many key movers and shakers from the sixties and seventies, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many significant American and British musicians from the world of jazz and blues. In fact, as a close and regular 'companion' of theirs, Tommy developed a special and close relationship with The Beatles. Here Digger talks to Tony Hanley about his dad's work.
 

Classic Furniture 4 U
David Friedman together with Ben Hazan runs Classic Furniture 4 U, a north London-based company with showrooms and a big Internet presence. As well as the UK, the company has a big customer-base in the discerning and quality-conscious European and Scandinavian market. With faithful reproductions of classics such as the Barcelona Chair or Ball Chairs, along with numerous other designs of chairs, tables, lighting and other furniture and accessories, Classic Furniture 4 U is a retro lover's paradise. Here Digger talks to David about the business.

 
 

Here Digger talks to Lynda Case, who runs vintage business Rock Follies. Lynda is already a prominent presence on the vintage fairs circuit. Reworking Vintage fabrics into new pieces, sourcing original items for their collection and creating Vintage craft, Lynda and daughter Alys are inspired by yesterdays beautiful fabrics, design and quality.
 

Vintage Vanity - Vintage Clothing for UK Online Purchase Including Mod and Vintage 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Clothing. Owner Tessa's love of fifties style and clothes has resulted in her running the Vintage Vanity business as well as finding a partner with a similar passion for Mod and sixties. Here Digger talks to Tessa at Vintage Vanity.
 

The Classic Car and Retro Show
Digger met Tim and Jane Bussell who run The Pure Nostalgia Classic Car and Retro Show event in Essex. Tim is a devoted classic car enthusiast and Jane loves vintage and retro fashion. Each year their main Classic Car & Retro Show is held in June, at The Lawn Historic Country House, Rochford, Essex.

David Preston Shoes
Musician David Preston was inspired to make custom-made Chelsea Boots when he couldn't find anybody making his favourite footwear in the UK. Now with an impressive celebrity customer-base and clients worldwide, David tailors these shoes to your specific requirements and specifications.

Twinwood Festival incorporating The Glenn Miller Festival, an annual event at Twinwood Arena near Bedford, has become Britain's biggest vintage festival. Here, Digger talks to Liz and David Wooding, whose family have been running Twinwood Festival since its inception in 2002, about the vintage 'phenomenon' and about the Twinwood Festival.

Taddy Clown specialise in Nostalgic Cards and Prints, including Mounted and Unmounted traction engine prints, cigarette cards, vanity fair, cricket, golf, football and trading cards. Here Digger talks to George at Taddyclown about this hobby-turned-business.

Sell My Retro is an auction website dedicated to older retro and vintage electronics and computers. The designers and creators of these original machines could only have dreamed about the computing power available to us today and the functionality afforded to us via The Internet. Here Digger talks to Rich Mellor, founder of Sell My Retro, whose expertise and enthusiasm for these retro machines has resulted in the creation of this targeted auction website which brings together buyers and sellers of retro computers, arcade games, calculators and electronics.

Artist/Musician Kludo White produces artworks of Movie Heroes, Cult, Music and Rock and Roll Icons, Comic Superhero, Guitar & Classic Pop Art, VW and Campervan Paintings and more. Here Digger talks to Kludo about his career in art and music and about his love for Rock and Roll, Campervans and VW's and for pop culture imagery.

Bow & Crossbones offers Vintage, Retro and Rockin Jewellery - 1940s, 1950s, Rockabilly, Kitsch, Jewellery, Tattoos, Hotrod, Dresses & Skirts, Accessories, Vintage Clothing. Here Digger talks to founder Cam about the Bow & Crossbones business.
 

Scoots, Suits and Boots, brings together the best in Mod Clothing, Retro clothing and the most stylish range of scooter clothing on the market. Their inspiration is the melting pot of styles, cultures, music and ideals that makes the current worldwide scootering scene so vibrant, whilst at the same time managing to stay somewhat subversive and underground. Digger talks to Mick Harwood about Scoots, Suits and Boots.
 

Routemaster Hire offers iconic London Routemaster Buses and VW campers for hire for special events - Birthdays, Anniversaries, Parties, Tours, Events, Corporate Events, Weddings and Vintage Bus Hire. Routemasters are "as London as London can be."

Digger talks to Dan at Soho's Alternative Wear. Whether your look is Punk, Emo, Goth, Mod, Psychobilly or forties and fifties vintage-style, Soho's can supply the clothes that count.

Digger talks to Robin Rowe at Jukebox One Night Hire about their hire service, supplying events and parties with the ultimate musical soundtrack for their celebrations.
 

Digger talks to Sarah who, with partner Andy, runs Retroshu. Founded on the basis that there is a worldwide demand for cult and classic retro shoes & boots, Retroshu is supplying a wide variety of styles and designs to the discerning 'Retrophile'. With Andy and Sarah's shoemaking skills, ideas, drive and enthusiasm, Retroshu looks a cert to have a strong and promising future.

Digger talks to Paul Simons of John Simons about the Ivy League and Mod culture-inspired shop founded by his Dad back in the day. Today, Paul and John are still providing quality clothing to the design and image-conscious via their shop in London's W1, a stone's throw from Marylebone.

Here Digger talks to Lord Tim and Lady Eve Croxford about their Rock 'n' Roll Paradise show. With tributes to Elvis, The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison and over 40 songs, the show is guaranteed to get you rocking and bopping.

Saratoga Trunk is Scotland's largest vintage clothing shop & has been established in business for thirty years. Their warehouse contains original vintage clothing, costume jewellery and props from the Victorian age through every decade to the 1990's. Saratoga Trunk are open to members of  the public & professionals in the theatre, television, and film trade.

With a love of vinyl and having amassed a large record collection, Chris McGranaghan very early got on eBay and discovered that there was a good market for quality vinyl. Chris has built-up Those Old Records into a large and resourceful online and physical vinyl records store with a big reputation for quality and expertise.

Digger caught up with Gerry McLaughlin, who runs the only annual Beatles festival to take place in Ireland. A mixture of Beatles tribute acts and covers bands, special guests and other Beatles-related festivities, the BeatlesFest event takes place at Moville in the beautiful countryside of Donegal.

The 'Tab' caravan was developed in Germany as an alternative to the big, heavy, rectangular traditional touring caravans for people who want a lighter and more stylish solution. Here Digger talks to John West at Springfield Leisure about these Retro Chic Off-Road Tab Caravans.

Gary's Music Frames produce visually stunning phonecards framed with original records and DVDs. Digger caught up with Gary at the Brackley Biker's Festival where his stall was doing a brisk trade in rock 'n roll related Music Frames.

Yesterdays Toys is a small Cottage Industry based in Waltham Abbey Essex, UK and has been trading in Subbuteo, Vintage Toys & Board Games for some years now. Here Digger & Greg talk about the business that started from some items picked up at a boot sale and about their memories of toys gone by.

Pirate Radio was hugely influential on Britain's popular culture, particularly in the sixties. Here Digger talks to Chris Dannatt about Pirate Memories, a site dedicated to the memory of these innovative and brave Pirate DJs and selling Pirate Radio-related merchandise.

Here Digger talks to Jan Brown about this flourishing web-based vintage and nostalgia business with a keen eye on 40s and 50s authenticity and on doing its bit for the environment to boot!

Johnny Mans Productions - Johnny offers Shows and Productions from music hall & the forties through to the modern & contemporary.

Vintage Kitty are Retro and Vintage costume jewellery and accessories specialists. They have a fabulous and exciting assortment of vintage, retro and antique jewellery; necklaces, parures (jewellery sets), rings, bracelets, bangles, brooches, handbags, clothing, collectibles and more. Here Digger talks to Jennifer Rigby-Allen.

MG stands for Mickey and Grace. They have worked in the entertainment business for the past twenty years and now work with some great artistes and musicians. At MG productions you can book Mickey and Grace as a Duo (or Solo), or using their contacts they can supply you with different scenario Trios, Tributes and Cabaret shows. Here Digger talks to Grace about what makes MG special.

Mini Moderns is a range of interiors products, including beautiful retro-inspired wallpapers and porcelain,  designed & produced by London-based design & branding agency, Absolute Zero Degrees. Digger talked to Keith Stephenson at Mini Moderns about the brand and their products. 

Digger talked to Ian Maxted who runs a business based on his expertise for, and love of vintage gramophones and phonographs. The SoundBox is one of the few remaining such outlets that maintains and offers these beautiful items for sale.

Here Digger talks to Rowena Howie at Revival Retro. Born out of Rowena's passion for swing dance and the golden age of Hollywood, Revival Retro offers reproduction 20s, 30s and 40s clothing and dance shoes as well as a number of accoutrements. 

Here Digger talks to Katie Gale who is the energetic and enthusiastic driving force behind the new Jukebox Jive Show to be held near Heathrow in October.
A mix of Juke Boxes, rock & roll and retro & vintage, The Jukebox Jive show features live bands, makeovers, jiving, memorabilia and clothing dealers and, of course, Juke Boxes.

Digger talks to Michael Hold at AIRSTREAM EUROPE about these American-style trailer/caravans with a strong European influence in terms of build, design and components. 

Digger talks to Chris Smedley at Vicpine rare and cult movies. Chris is a rare and cult films enthusiast and helps customers from all over the world locate those hard to find movies and made-for-TV movies that people have fond memories of. These range from pop culture and classic movies to cult and noir or made-for-TV movies.

Steve Norris has written a new novel that will change your views on the political stability of Britain forever. Already attracting a number of rave reviews, Digger talked to Steve about the book and his writing.

Here, Digger talks to John Hutton about his creation - The Park Mawgan Porth in Cornwall. This is an eco-friendly and totally new kind of holiday experience for people of all ages. The park  features Vintage Airstreams and Yurt tents, among other forms of accommodation. All located in a beautiful woodland setting...

Digger talked to Matthew Savage who identified early on a worldwide market for quality Betty Boop collectables. Betty Boop 4U provide a friendly and highly-informed service on all aspects of Betty Boop collectables and the largest range of items.

MOD Ties and Silk Scarves from Peckham Rye London. Digger talks to Martin at Peckham Rye London who have a long and proud family tradition in the clothing trade, supplying numerous celebrities, military regiments, clubs and corporates as well as the public.

Digger talks to Perry at Airstream Europe.com / Belrepayre  - An Airstream trailer/retro caravan park in a beautiful setting in France facing the Pyrenees mountains. With a number of Airstreams to hire, each with a different Retro theme, this is an perfect and real Retro holiday destination.

Juke Box Services have probably the largest stock of 1950's and 1960's Wurlitzer, AMI, Seeburg and Rockola jukeboxes in Europe.
Here Digger talks to Simon at Juke Box Services about his vast stock of vintage 50s and 60s jukeboxes and about his thirty-odd years in the business.

Here, Digger talks to Kirstie at Playable Picture Frames. Kirstie has come up with an innovative way to display classic Album Cover Art and also be able to play the albums inside.

 

Here, Digger talks to John at Homefront History, dedicated to keeping alive the spirit of remembrance for the wartime generation. This relatively new business has already made a big impact and a lot of friends on the forties scene.

Hornby is a household name and is famous as the UK brand leader in the model railway hobby. The company's founder was Frank Hornby (1863 - 1936) who applied for a patent in 1901 to protect an invention he called 'Improvements in Toy or Educational Devices for Children and Young People'. Nobody then could have imagined how this product would influence the model railway hobby that we know today...

 

 

Digger talks to Elvis Davis who combines two careers, one as a leading Pop Artist and another as a highly successful movie costume designer. As a member of the costume team, Elvis has been the recipient of two Oscar nominations. His Pop and Rock icon artworks are much sought after, not only by the public but also by musicians and those within the industry.

Digger talks to James Ash at The New Vintage Clothing Company, founded on a passion for Vintage clothing and fashion and with an ethos that includes promoting British talent and British manufacture.

Here, Digger talks to Bob Harrop whose figurines company has established itself as the market leader for iconic Collectable Figurines featuring favourites from TV, Comics and Film as well as their famous Doggie People range.

Digger talks to Geoff Felix, Punch and Judy man and puppeteer, about the history of Punch and Judy and the way it reflects the times and social changes. The genre has survived for 350 years, Punch exists in countless manifestations around the world and is constantly evolving. Nevertheless, Punch is essentially a very British phenomenon.

Here Digger talks to Mike Nicholls at Bournemouth-based drum store Classic Drums about his love of drums and drumming and his ethos for traditional customer service in this rather impersonal Internet age.

Bamalama Posters - Limited edition Rock and Movie Posters. Digger talks to John Brett at Bamalama Posters. John offers original and vintage music and movie posters in all genres and from the fifties through to the 'noughties'.

Richard Stark at The English Caravan Company is building stunning and stylish caravans based on designs from the 30's through to the 50’s. Here, Digger talks to Richard about his love of these old designs and traditional materials and techniques blended with modern comfort and specifications.

Here Digger talks to Jason at London Classic Bus Hire - offering the old fashioned London Routemasters, an iconic symbol of the best of London. Jason has always had a passion for vintage buses and this turned into a business. Today London Classic Bus Hire has a fleet of buses and coaches offering all manner of services, tours and packages and is in demand for corporate events, weddings, parties and film and TV work.

The Original Collarless Grandad shirts evolved from the traditional Indian Kurta shirt. Popularisd during the 1960s by the Beatles and numerous other Pop groups who found the guitar strap sat much better with no collar on the shirt. Today Kaboo have thousands of customers including numerous guitarists and groups buying their shirts - the collarless grandad shirt has now become a timeless classic.

Stockings and Frills was founded relatively recently by Gary Spires with a view to providing ladies with an outlet for 40s and 50s retro pinup lingerie with an authentic twist. These are modern made but based on the original designs and manufactured on the vintage machinery. Here Digger talk to Gary about his fascination for retro and his passion for this burgeoning business.

Digger talks to James at Over The Moon Tents and Vintage Tents. The Great British Outdoors and camping have undergone a rebirth in the last few years, due to the impact of the festival culture and the increasing popularity of retro and vintage. So much so, in fact, that Over The Moon have launched a Vintage Tent service and website.

Here Digger talks to Vince Mason of The Hollywood Bees about the band and the music of The Hollies as well as about his new project - The Counterfeit Sixties. Vince and the band have been involved in the music business for many years and there's no-one better to do justice to the songs of The Hollies and the sixties.

Digger talks to Terry at Vintage Music. Terry offers diverse artists and genres on CD from the forties through to the eighties. Folk, rock, pop, easy listening, comedy, blues - from the commonplace to the obscure. Terry has a finding and sourcing service for those harder to find items and is happy and willing to do the searching for you.

Here Digger talks to Bernard Brown, expert at the 50's Furniture Warehouse, about the popularity of vintage and classic furniture. This spans from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods, the deco era and right through from the forties to the seventies.

Here Digger talks to Phil at  Vintage and Modern Guitars and Phil's Vintage Guitars about his love of vintage guitars and this business founded on the demand for authentic and original classic guitars.

Here Digger meets up with Becky and Glynis at Retro Bazaar. Retro Bazaar offers original items of furniture, phones, clocks, radios and other Retro paraphernalia, all in reconditioned and restored, and in the case of Retro devices, fully-working, tip-top condition.

Based in Scotland, GLAMD are the best seventies review band available, playing songs by Sweet, Bay City Rollers, T. Rex, Slade, Abba, Queen. The ultimate party band! Here Digger talks to Sandy who founded the band about life in a glam rock tribute band.

Here Digger talks to Gary at Guitar Avenue about his hobby-turned-business. Gary has forty years experience in the field and specialises in iconic vintage guitars. Guitar Avenue now has a worldwide reputation for service and quality.

Digger talks to Stuart at The Jukebox Shop. Jukeboxes are a huge part of our musical heritage and popular culture. Stuart's experience and expertise in the field is unsurpassed and here, amongst other things, we find out about the history of Jukeboxes and what are the reasons for the continued success of The Jukebox Shop..

People these days are spending more of their time and money on restoring, maintaining, conserving and looking after their older houses and period properties. The Heritage Store caters for a need for traditional tools and supplies as well as homeware and traditional-style home decorations to be available in one place. Here Digger talks to Leanne at The Heritage Store.

Digger met up with Roger Cliss and Darren Russell & discussed Roger and Darren's Mod clothing, accessories and greetings card business Kookskleek. The web-based business is attracting Mods from all over the world. They are also running a Mod event for London & the south-east.

Forget ordinary caravans!! Now there's a super-cool alternative to buying just another box on wheels ... Silver bullet. Here we talk to Peter Carrick about these stunning retro caravans available in many sizes.

Digger talks to Greg Anderson at The Blue Parrot Company about their latest strands to their event hire business. Illuminated dance floors and photo booths are proving particularly popular...

Digger talks to Glenn at Cameo Specialist Auctioneers about their specialist film and music auction. Cameo started as a small family antiques business and is now one of the main players in UK auctions.

The LMS was founded in 1972, when Ronnie Lane, bass player with The Small Faces and The Faces imported a 1968 Airstream Trailer from the USA. Back then the only real competition was The Rolling Stones mobile. The LMS was a massive success, and the sound of the 'room' was legendary. Many eminent producers considered it the flattest & most accurate control room in the world.

Salvo Music's catalogue includes artists as diverse as Slade, Bay City Rollers, Madness, Procol Harum, Art of Noise, Propaganda, The Move, The Undertones, Belle Stars, Nazareth, Wreckless Eric, Tracey Ullman, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Buggles, Peter Green, John Williams, Cleo Laine & John Dankworth and STIFF. Here Digger talks to Chas Chandler, Salvo label manager, about their label, their ethos and their artists.

Here Digger talks to Moira Teale about her Edinburgh-based costume jewellery and art deco-inspired business. Moira caters for clients who like affordable costume jewellery and accessories as well as those who like to collect the higher end brands. These items are all original vintage and period pieces. Whatever your choice, they are sure to be Chic & Unique.

Zebra  Express are a very experienced & professional 70's Disco Tribute / 70's Theme Party / Wedding Band. Established 1998, Zebra Express are a premier 70's retro band covering music by such Artistes as Chic/Sister Sledge/Candi Staton/Donna Summer/ The Trammps/Kool & the Gang etc.

Darren West, artist and neon glass blower at Icatchers neon, talks to Digger about his work. Darren's latest additions to his portfolio include neon guitars and he has built up an impressive list of clients and collaborations as a result of his amazing bespoke neon artworks and sculptures.

Panamint Cinema have produced over 70 DVDs featuring classic documentaries  from the Nation’s film archive, television companies and independent film producers.

Mike Bloomfield has been a leading player in the memorabilia world since the nineties. As a keen collector of movie and music memorabilia, Mike is well qualified to service the needs of collectors of rock, pop and movie posters and ephemera.

In 1964 The Beatles stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel on the banks of Loch Earn. Now Beatles fans can follow in the footsteps of John, Paul, George and Ringo and experience a memorable stay at the Four Seasons hotel and chalet. 

Digger talks to Simon at Nostalgia Cars, where the classic and the modern come together to create wonderful replicas of the famous Jaguar XK and C-Type marques. These are available in component form for self-build or delivered complete and ready to drive.

The Counterfeit Beatles have established themselves as one of the UK's most sought after international acts with two of the highest profile performances ever undertaken by any Beatles tribute band. Here Digger talks to their founder Peter Bailey about the band.

Collectable Records is a long-established record dealership for Vinyl records, DVDs, videos and music related memorabilia. Proprietor Tim has a particular passion for seventies and eighties music and here he talks to Digger about vinyl and music memorabilia. 

Jukebox Selection offer superb neon signs, a custom neon sign service, CD and vinyl jukebox sales and repair, pool table sales and re-cover. Here, Digger talks to Keith at Jukebox Selection.

Vinyl style CDs at Band CDs. Digger talks to Paul Martin about this clever use of the CD format to emulate the look of vintage vinyl.

The Mountcutter Ltd is a company that specialises in making mounts, not just for pictures and for hobbies, but for many other  applications. Here Mark and Sue tell us more about the business.

Sing Out Sisters are one of the UK’s top function bands, performing hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s. This high energy show complete with costume changes and choreography will drive you and your guests onto the dance floor, dancing to the best pop, soul and disco classics. Digger caught up with Claire and Laura to ask them some questions about life in a top-rated functions band.

Liz Biddle at Upbeat Recordings tells us about her 'home for the very best music recordings' which was established way back in1989. The term eclectic springs to mind when browsing through the catalogue. With a focus on jazz, the offerings also include classical, folk and some one-offs. Here we find out what the 'USP' is at Upbeat and why their customers keep on coming back.

Be it a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday or Bar Mitzvah party, a corporate event, a piece of experiential marketing or an awards ceremony, a Groovybooth is an indispensable addition to your event. People love having their photos taken and to have fun with friends. Digger talks to Dave Rogers at Groovybooth about the booth phenomenon and what it's like to run Groovybooth.

Here we look at the history of tartans and find out how House of Tartan are continuing to promote the great traditions of tartan and make it available to a worldwide customer base.

The Battersea Pen Home is run by Simon Gray and Sean Lovell - its two founding partners and specialise exclusively in buying, selling and repairing pens and pencils, both modern and vintage. Here, Digger talks to Simon.

Founded in 1956 Corgi has captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of boys with its 60+ years history of manufacturing die cast toys. What were toys to the children of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s are now high priced collectable items, with some toys fetching thousands of pounds at auctions today. Corgi still today produce both toys and collectables, with ranges of high quality limited edition aircraft, trucks, cars, buses and TV and Film memorabilia. Corgi's  Martyn Weaver tells us more.

Haydn Brand has a passion for London Transport memorabilia and collectables which you can share via his website. On offer are items of original paraphernalia from the bus and tube networks and infrastructure, including station name signs and roundels, indicator boards, directional signs, bus and tube destination signs and many more.

Byron Elwell was inspired by the work and legacy of Joe Meek and runs Chestnut Bank Productions, recreating the instrumental sounds of the early sixties in those pre-Beatlemania days. Here, Digger talks to Byron about what he is doing.

Morningside Management offer the highest quality tribute shows to Neil Diamond, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Marley, Elvis, Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, U2 and Oasis, amongst others. Here, Digger talks to Steve Barker about his 'stable' of tribute acts and shows.

Angela and Matt Whittaker got fed up with the bland look of their car and so decorated it with flower stickers. From that small beginning has developed a 'cottage industry' business that now looks as though it could end up going worldwide...

Replica Gold Discs and Film Cells have really taken off in recent times as gifts and as unusual and unique items to decorate a study, a den or a games room. Here, Digger talks to John who runs filmcellsdirect.com - genuine and original Film Cells and replicadiscs.com - Replica Gold Discs.

Shake101 are a talented band who are passionate about 60s music and 60s style. Digger went along to one of their gigs to sample their versions of 60s classics and to talk to Scott, Mitch, Mick and Darren about 60s music, mod and the future for Shake101. Look out for them!

Michelin have resurrected the iconic I-Spy brand and Digger caught up with Ian Murray and Jana Khawam at Michelin to ask them about the history of the I-Spy range and about this new incarnation of the series which features 24 titles with more planned.

Here, Digger talks to Simon at GWRA Railwayana Auctions about his business buying and selling railway and other transport-related memorabilia. Everything from enamel signs to posters, clocks, nameplates, whistles and tickets.

Nakal Clothing's crazy suits are perfect for any fancy dress occasion, sports tour or stag party. Outrageous colours, animal prints, flags or custom-made designs. Here Digger talks to Alex, the young entrepreneur who has founded this colourful and fun business...

Digger talks to Dan at William Lennon, the traditional men's boot makers. William Lennon are manufacturers and distributors of men's industrial, agricultural and country footwear. With an extensive range of steel toe cap, safety boots, safety shoes, work boots and rigger boots, including some specialist items such as large sizes, vegetarian and vegan styles and lightweight composite toe boots. The firm started in the1890's and continues to this day very much in its original form

Digger talks to Graham at The Old Glasses Shop. These days Vintage and Retro glasses are more popular than ever. If you want to make a vintage fashion statement with your eyewear or are searching for a replacement to those frames you knew and loved, then The Old Glasses Shop is the place to visit.

Digger talks to John at Acrobat/Trapeze Music. Knowing that there is demand for specialist, niche and collectors' music all around the world, their strategy is to ensure that artists and recordings in genres which are often not given priority by the major companies are as widely available as possible.

Liberty Games are the UK’s no. 1 home games room specialists! One of their specialist areas is that of retro products. This includes a great range of Wurlitzer, Rock-Ola, Sound Leisure and Steepletone jukeboxes, with their great nostalgic styling coupled with up to date modern technology.

discountoasis4u offers retro-style clothing with a distinctly sixties and seventies feel. With dye effect leggings, hippie-inspired unisex waistcoats and funky shirts and a whole lot more, all at discounted prices.

Here Digger talks to David Parker about The Beat Magazine - covering mainly 50s, 60s, and 70s rock & roll, R&B, blues and some country music and jazz. This monthly magazine has lively letters and news sections, exclusive interviews with the artists, book, CD, DVD, and live shows reviews. It also has a comprehensive Good Gig Guide, showing where the artists are performing on dates of tours and one-nighters. It has a worldwide subscription circulation.

The boys are back in town! After the resounding success of the 2010 Spring and Autumn tours, The Bootleg Sixties show hits the road again, starting on February 24th 2011. They're going back to some favourite theatres by popular demand but they're breaking plenty of new ground too, including a five – date debut visit to Scotland! Here Digger talks to Steve Phypers of The Overtures about their Bootleg Sixties Tour, life and the universe!.

The Railing Stains are the ultimate Rolling Stones covers band.  Just like The Stones, it’s all about being there, seeing them perform live on the night – they capture that same 60’s raw energy. This is the band chosen by The Stones themselves to appear at the first ever Rolling Stones Convention at The Brixton Academy. Here, Digger talks to Bob Ward founder and frontman of The Railing Stains.

In 1964, or thereabouts, an unknown artist created four designs to be put forward to the tobacco companies in the USA. This artwork, was designed for the packaging of four of the leading varieties of Marijuana at the time. It was hoped by the Flower Power Children that marijuana would be legalised in the USA and sold over the counter. These designs were to form the branding for those cigarette packs. These designs were once lost to the world and only found some 37 years later. Here, Digger talks to Rod Hedges who has made these wonderful prints available for sale.

Digger talks to Clare who runs 20th Century Foxy. Selected by true lovers of all things from the1930s, 1940s & 1950s, 20th Century Foxy.com aims to supply the best of the retro and vintage reproduction clothing market including rockabilly & swing styles.

Magic Dragon Toys is a family run company who supply the kind of toys you had as a child. Traditional toys of good quality, which have an educational value and are well manufactured. Here Digger talks to founder Lesley about the business.

Whether you are a keen collector of old toys or just want to recapture some childhood memories, John at Tortoys offers a constantly-changing selection of vintage diecast vehicles and constructional toys, mainly made before 1970. 

Digger talks to Debbie who runs Vintage Style Gifts and MeggyMoos, two websites specialising in retro and vintage-style and shabby chic accessories for the home. 

Digger talks to Dawn at Scotties Walking Sticks & Canes about her business which supplies new, vintage and antique walking sticks and canes.

Digger talks to Neil Drover at The Neil Drover Agency - Entertainment Agent Neil Drover provides an impressive list of entertainers, bands, wedding bands, ceilidh bands, swing, jazz, tribute acts, musicians and more.

Digger talks to Spencer Pratten who runs two tribute/covers bands, Creamful with their authentic take on Cream's rich catalogue of songs and Gunrunner with a blend of blues, seventies rock and sixties favourites.

Alter Ego Portraits  - Boudoir and 1950s Vintage Pin Up Photography Experiences believe that every woman is glorious, feminine and gorgeous regardless of shape, size, age or weight. Their photo shoot experiences are designed to flatter and inspire confidence and leave you feeling simply amazing!

Digger talks to Lorna at Rock Artist Studios. Lorna offers you Vinyl Vehicle Decals and Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for customising Custom Bike Tanks and other Vehicles. Skateboard Stickers, Helmet Stickers, Guitar Decals and more. And Lorna has big plans for Rock Artist Studios, including some exclusive art and books.

Digger talks to Phil Bearman who has produced various Themed Visuals on DVD, designed for themed parties & events. Supplied on an auto-looping DVD for unattended continuous playback. These include Hollywood, Spy, Casino, Seventies, Patriot, Salsa, Kids Party, Eighties and many more.

We look at back2theforties.com where you can buy Forties-themed music, clothing, movies, gifts and much more. The site is relatively new and they are adding to their ranges all of the time so it is worth popping in and popping back regularly.

Comet Miniatures for Model Kits, Gerry Anderson, Bond, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Collectibles, Weaponry, Rocketry, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Airfix, Corgi

David Burridge at Karmakula offers a large selection of Hawaiian, Seventies tailored and Bowling Shirts to bring a little colour into your life.

Retro 36 - Bringing you cool stuff & groovy gear since 1974, baby! Retro36 were pioneers in the retro shopping world, starting in the early 70s when The Internet and SatNav were things you might see in a science fiction movie. John and the team run a friendly and helpful business and are proud to have many loyal clients from all around the world looking for funky, wacky or fun retro stuff. Here, Digger talks to John at Retro36.

Max Hooley tells us about Maxvinyl - Beatles, Stones and Elvis, Rock'n'Roll, Folk, Blues, Soul and Reggae, World Music, Film and TV, Comedy. From the fifties to the nineties - more than 23,000 catalogued vinyl records for sale.

Here, Digger talks with Susie Webb about her work with Zoe Nicholas as The Fabbagirls and with The SAS (Spike's All Stars) Band. The best ABBA tribute band in the world - THE FABBAGIRLS!

Digger talks to Martin Reynolds who plays John Lennon in the unambiguously-named Beatles tribute band - The Beatles Tribute Band! Martin and the boys have a reputation for musical excellence and an impressively authentic Beatles sound.

The Internet is a great place to locate items that bring back memories of your youth. That's what Nigel at Vintage Toys and Games discovered and very quickly his collecting hobby turned into a business - one that now makes him a living and provides him with an enjoyable reason to get up in the morning.

Burns Guitars London's policy of continual development and refinement reflects a constant quest to realise our vision of the ideal electric guitar. Burns Guitars London's  is run by Barry Gibson and they know a thing or two about quality guitar construction.

Digger talks to Richard Goulden at Rentabooth - Photobooth rental & instant party booth rental covering London and the UK. Photobooths have really taken off in popularity in recent times and here Richard explains the benefits and attraction of hiring a booth for your wedding, celebration or event. 

VIP Events are the biggest organisers of music and record fairs in Europe and was established by 'pioneer' Rob Lythall back in the days when The Internet, MP3s and CDs hadn't been invented. Yes, there really was a time, and it was only 25 years ago, when we used maps to plan a journey and stopped at the side of the road to use a phone box!

Digger talked with Ade at Vinyl Tree. Ade has a web presence and also attends record fairs and other events around the country, specialising in rare vinyl and CDs as well as collectable Corgi and Dinky vehicles. If it can be found then Ade will find it for you. Ade has built up a loyal and appreciative customer base as a result of his friendly and helpful manner, knowledge of his subject and keen pricing.

Digger talks to Rupert Whyte at Historic Car Art about the business and the popularity of historic motoring art in all it's forms - posters, paintings, etchings, drawings, prints and sculptures. These items are not only great to look at but are proving to be good long-term investments. These days Historic Car Art has established itself as the leader in the field.

Annieth Wollery runs a very successful online vintage handbags business specialising in sourcing rare Chanel and other handbags. The business thrives because of its commitment to customer satisfaction and Annieth's keenness to provide value and service. Here, Digger talks to Annieth about the business.

Here, Digger visits Peacock's auctions. They are one of the biggest auction houses specialising in 20th Century collectables and Rock, Pop, Film & Memorabilia. These auctions take place regularly throughout the year in Bedford. Digger attended their latest auction and spoke to Tim Brophy and John Lewis who run the auctions.

Digger talked to Darren Manion about his business offering a selection of vintage glasses and retro spectacles from the 1850s to the 1970s.

Digger talks to Ian Pycroft whose company Black Knight Historical provides fascinating and impressively ambitious, authentic and well-researched costumed interpretations of historical events and characters spanning the last 2,000 years of history.

Digger talks to Margaret at Northern Costume Hire which specialises in providing the theatrical and TV production companies around the UK with costumes for their shows. In addition, all manner of fancy dress and costumes are on offer for your events and parties. 

Digger talks to Graham Stuart Johnson who runs Union Jack Wear. Here it is possible to get just about every conceivable item emblazoned with a Union Jack. A great way of Celebrating Britishness.

Digger talks to Brian Davey who runs Nostalgia Amusements. The TV and Film industries and a large number of corporate clients and events rely on Brian and his vintage amusements equipment company to help make their productions go with a flourish and to provide that authentic vintage look. All of his machines are in full working order. You will certainly have seen Brian's slot machines, juke boxes and amusements on a number of TV productions over the years.

Here, Digger talks to Malcolm Wagner who runs The 1940s and 50s Clothing Company. Malcolm's vintage business started as a hobby, as they invariably do, and now he runs an online shop selling the clothes he loves to customers he often counts as friends. When not running the business, Malcolm can be seen at various 40s-themed events around the country.

Here, Digger talks to Ash Waller at Tippers Classic & Vintage Plates about the business which was established in 1932. Classic, Vintage and Veteran cars demand that finishing touch - the authentic number plate, and these days cars from the sixties and even the seventies are candidates for That Tippers Touch.

Forming through a mutual love of The Fab Four, Them Beatles have quickly become one of the best known Beatles tribute acts in the UK. Having wowed the crowds in venues such as the Carnegie Hall, Blackpool North Pier Theatre and Aberdeen Beach Ballroom, Them Beatles have built a solid live show, helping audiences relive the early 60's Beat era, the psychedelic studio years through to the White album and beyond.

Digger talks to Nicole at The Hourglass. As a stylist and photographer, Nicole recognised a gap in the market for real women to be photographed in 30s, 40s and 50s pinup style. She has built-up a strong and faithful client base and has gained a reputation for offering enjoyable and rewarding photoshoots.

Digger talks to Kevin Eames at Chester Ghost Tours. Chester is one of the cities that claims the 'most haunted' title and here Kevin explains why Chester is the perfect place to visit and why a tour with Chester Ghost Tours is a must as part of your stay.

Andrew Gray is Managing Director of Timereel Studios; a film production company based in Norwich. Using original archive footage, much of it that has never been seen before, Timereel creates unique and evocative films showing how the lives of ordinary people were affected by extraordinary events. These include a number of titles covering London, Kent and East Anglia.

Browsers Music - Specialists in Music Nostalgia. Our music genre's we stock are Country & Western, Irish and Folk, Male and Female artists, 60's and Oldies, Instrumental, Nostalgia and some Pop. Our DVD section comprises of Music, Comedy, Horror, Feature Films, Children’s, Sport and Special Interest, all products are 100% original - guaranteed.

Focusing on iconic portraiture, pop art and a range of memorabilia RedBusArt.com aim to introduce previously unseen artists to you, that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Limited Edition Rock and Roll Photographic Prints. See our current competition and win an Iggy Pop Print. 

Tom Smith runs Signatorium. Tom is an autograph specialist with many years experience and an extensive range of signed items, from popular culture to history and notable figures.

Pineapple Ice Bucket Retro owner Sophie Crocket tells us about her business. Not only is Pineapple Ice Bucket Retro the home of pineapple ice buckets (and many other variations) but also an eclectic mix of funky things - all sorts of home ware, vintage fashion and accessories. 

Kiss My Airstream rents Airstream trailers. Whether you are looking for a day or a month or a year. If it's for promoting your business or as a backdrop for your party or event. They have the Airstream for you! Phil Evans tells us a bit more...

Funky Floors was established by Graham Moorcroft and Matthew Letley in 2004 and were the innovators of the UK's first fully mobile illuminated dance floor. Funky Floors continues to be the largest supplier of illuminated dance floors in the UK. To accompany the floors we now have a wide selection of other fun and innovative products to make your event stand out from the rest!

Digger asks Justin Allman at Picture-Picture some questions. Picture-Picture has evolved into a trade and retail outlet offering a unique blend of 'wall space artwork' covering every imaginable subject from Sci-Fi to Sport! These include Photographs, Triplepix, Collectors Cards, Pencil drawings and Prints and Gold Discs.

Yesteryear create high-quality audio-visual nostalgia products that celebrate Britain's glorious past. Here, Digger talks to John Boyden at Yesteryear who formed the enterprise with Andrew Humphries. They talk about how the business was created, about Yesteryear's products and their plans for the future.

The Advertising Archives was established in 1990 by Larry and Suzanne Viner and is the largest and most comprehensive resource of its kind in Europe. The collection comprises over 1 million catalogued images – 50,000 of which are searchable online.

British fashion has a funny way of going full circle. For instance, 60's fashion, 70's fashion & 80's fashion vintage clothing is now more popular than ever with many fashionistas. Modern men want something unique and different. Tweedmans Vintage (formerly Vintage Whistles) is a leading online British supplier of genuine 2 & 3 piece men's vintage suits, classic Harris Tweed jackets, vintage clothes & accessories. Here Digger asks Denise, the owner of Tweedmans Vintage, about her vintage men's clothing business.

Here, Digger talks to Mike Berman at Vintage Years about his Costume Hire business. Vintage Years was established in the 1970s and is going even stronger today as a result of The Internet.

ProTelX have re-created a range of the most popular styles of reproduction retro phones – authentic looking phones that are constructed to a high standard, replicating the true feeling of a robust phone created at time when things were “built to last”,  yet ensuring that they are fully functional with today’s modern analogue telecom networks (BT, Virgin, Telewest etc.)

Tiger Airways specialise in providing the public with the chance of 'hands on' flying in World War Two Vintage, Open Cockpit, Bi-Plane, Training Aeroplanes from the Tiger Moth era. Digger talks to Chris Rollings about their flights and the background to the company and the Tiger Moth.

Here, Digger talks to Steve Cranie at JohnLennonSunglasses.com. The John Lennon Sunglasses Collection offers a wide range high quality round shades. The Classic designs come in two sizes and in a choice of twelve lens and frame colour combinations.

Llanerch are a country publishing company based in Somerset. They specialise in small print editions and facsimile reprints of old books and ancient texts, many of which have been painstakingly translated from the original language. Their wide range of books cover many historical periods and subjects and are available to order through their catalogue and website. Here, Digger talks to Debbie at Llanerch about her passion for these books and what she is doing with the business.

Digger talks to Ella Myles at Corina Corina - The Midlands' most chic dress agency. Astounding pre-loved designer garments, extraordinarily well-cared for footwear and accessories, and unique vintage finds, available to buy, sell or hire. 

Kiss Me Deadly is a vintage inspired lingerie brand designed for femme fatales; glamorous, sensual and intelligent women with just a hint of danger.

Pennangalan sell a wide range of distinctive, high-quality boots and shoes with exciting platforms, myriad buckles and laces, to suit almost any occasion. Winklepickers, Beatles-style Cuban heels amongst them. Here, proprietor Dok tells us about this pioneering business.
 

Here, Digger talks to Gordon Ayres who has been photographing the British and Continental 1930s, 40s, 50s retro scene for over 20 years. Using techniques culled from the classic Hollywood period, Ayres finds inspiration in both the studio glamour photographers of the time, and the grainy reportage style of the dime newspaper reporters. With the use of quality vintage lens and studio lamps he creates the exact feel of the look of the 20s to the 50s- for whatever the occasion.
 

Here, Digger talks to Patrick van der Vorst at Valuemystuffnow.com about this fantastic new service that is going to revolutionise the way we look at and evaluate our heirlooms and valuables.
 

Robert Roope Vintage is an online vintage eyewear optical store selling vintage eyewear designed in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. Here, we find out from the founder Robert Roope what inspired him to enter into the world of Retro Eyewear.
 

Crazy About Magazines specialises in the sourcing and supply of Celebrity magazine back issues and Vintage magazines  They currently have 10,000 magazines in stock. It all started, as things often seem to do, as a hobby and interest, and now has blossomed into one of the most successful such services on The Internet. Here, Digger talks to Jackie who owns and runs Crazy About Magazines.

Battle Honours are the UK's leading company offering walking battlefield tours. Lead guides Julian Whippy and Clive Harris are renowned for their unbounded enthusiasm, passion and vast knowledge of their subject. Here, Digger talks to Clive Harris.

Michael at UK DVDs Online tells us about his new business. With classics such as The Ealing Comedies, Hammer Horror, the Carry On movies and British Cult TV titles, UK DVDs Online has about 6,000 titles to choose from. 

Laurence Prangell at Soul Brother Records talks to Digger. Specialists in soul music, jazz music and funk music, Soul Brother are probably unique in the UK in terms of their breadth and scope of titles and depth of knowledge and satisfy customers worldwide.

Phil Lewis runs Historical Footsteps Tours, where he will take you on guided tours of key locations of historical interest. The tours include The Blitz, The Kray Twins & Jack The Ripper and there are several new tours in the pipeline.

Hugh Hamilton has been in the antique billiard table business for some thirty years. Recently, he decided he wanted to try something new and is building up a new business supplying Retro and Vintage Furniture, Lighting and Accessories. Here Hugh talks to us about his new venture.

We talk to Phil Harris about his Vintage and Specialist Musical Instrument and Equipment Hire business, Harris Hire.

Digger talked to Paul Blackbourn at Ace Music Stands who produce music stands for many clients, including the BBC. These are lightweight, long-lasting, economical and will make your band stand out from the crowd.

Digger talks to Tony Davey about his and Steve Conrad's Billy Fury & Buddy Holly Tribute. The ultimate Rock 'N Roll Show brings you tributes to two of the biggest names in rock n' roll music, a fabulous night of entertainment with a rock n' roll finale as both tribute artists take to the stage. With an extensive range of material covering titles from the rock 'n’ roll era of the fifties and sixties. 

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.

Digger talks to Ray Martin at BCM Promotions Ltd. BCM present hit recording stars of the 60's, 70's, 80's to the present day & also provide a great selection of Tribute bands.

Digger talks to Chris Black who has been in the music business since 1955 and who runs the highly successful touring show C'mon Everybody. This features artists such as Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Chuck  Berry, Duane Eddy. The show is in its eleventh year and can be seen at a venue near you throughout 2011.