George Orwell
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1986 - 1987 Vintage Baby Walker Brick Trolley in very good condition for age. Each part dismantled, thoroughly cleaned and re-assembled. Complete with all original painted supplied wooden bricks. A few wear marks on the chromed axles.Trolley is wooden and the handle is red coated steel. Made in Great Britain. Probably MotherCare or Tri-ang but cant recall. Family heirloom. Bought for our child in 1986 - 1987. Since then it's been stored in a cupboard. We hoped to use it for grandchildren but it's not now needed. All the bricks are there. There is even an extra brick included that I made when we had thought we had mislaid one of them years ago - but we found it, so the original bricks are all complete. We'll be sorry to see it go. Collection welcomed from Wood Vale / Langton Rise SE23 area -
For the tiles you could google - victorian encaustic tiles
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Still for sale
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Recommendations for Full Structural Survey
George Orwell replied to rapunzel's topic in Request a Tradesperson
Howard Ruse Associates - New Eltham -
This very long ( 45 metre long ) cable reel was used for a mains hedge trimmer when we had a large garden - we longer have that garden so it's no longer needed. Steel tube frame with just a tiny amount of surface rust (on the bottom where it's subject to wear), plastic drum/reel and handle. 4 heat protected sockets. 13 amp plug and fuse. Collection welcomed from Wood Vale / Langton Rise SE23 area.
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I have 21 no. New Unused 20W 12V MR16 Halogen Dimmable Spotlights in boxes of various brands. In addition I have 6 no, used bulbs of the same type - they were working when removed. Collection from Langton Rise SE22 / Wood Vale SE23 area.
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There's still a few of us around who remember these: https://www.londonbusmuseum.com/shop/cravens-rt1493-on-route-63-to-honor-oak-a-brand-new-casting-from-efe/ Plenty more info here: https://londonbuses.co.uk/_routes/current/063.html
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FREE - 4 used and one new Halogen GU10 fitting 240v spotlight bulbs 50watts Collect Langton Rise / Wood Vale area
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13 Old Style Candle Bulbs 60 watts Bayonet Fitting - Used but working. Collect from Langton Rise / Wood Vale area -
I have 21 new and unused halogen MR16 20 watt spotlight bulbs. The brands vary. They are dimmable. In addition there are another 6 used ones I can throw into the joblot - but of course the longevity of the used ones is questionable. Collect please from Wood Vale / Langton Rise SE22 area. -
It may be too far for him, but I trust this PW surveyor https://www.tatesurveyingservices.co.uk/
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Problem with BT installing fibre optic cable
George Orwell replied to mayfly's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Mayfly, the actual fibre optic cable terminates in the Openreach box inside your house. The cable cannot have sharp bends in it - only gentle curves. You will have a copper cable with several strands ( Cat5 or Cat6) running from the Openreach termination box to the router. The phones plug into the router - you can have extension wires pretty much as long as you want. -
Problem with BT installing fibre optic cable
George Orwell replied to mayfly's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
If it helps: We had a good experience with the installation of BT Fibre into the house. There is a plastic box on the wall outside into which the incoming cable runs. They then drilled a hole through our 225mm thick solid brick wall and fitted the final white plastic box (which needs a power supply) on the inside of the wall neatly covering the hole. Our own CAT5 cable runs to our own choice of positioning of the router. As it happens, I ran my own cable under the floor myself before they arrived, but it can be clipped to the skirting board if you want. To save trouble, I'd do that and think about a neater wiring solution later at your own convenience, -
Please do your research about leaseholder restrictions and responsibilities. I would not recommend any purchase of flat in a LA owned building. It’s cheaper than in any equivalent privately owned block for a very, very good reason. Walk away - please find somewhere else.
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In Eastern Europe and USSR in 1970s and 1980s it was standard to remove your own car’s wipers whenever you parked up - if you forgot …….they were gone.
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Hall & Co - used to have an office near ThePlough at the top of Barry Road. They’ve now moved to Streatham. I’ve used them twice in the last 4 years and found them excellent for cost and service. [email protected] 0207 183. 5651
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Impulse Alarms based in SE26 were our house alarm company but they got taken over by AN Other who have performed abysmally for us. Anyone know a decent firm ?
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Man with a van recommendations
George Orwell replied to simoncfrench90's topic in Request a Tradesperson
Try Peter of VP Removals. Very happy with his service. [email protected] -
How does one get hold of Vladi ?
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We've had previous subsidence and renewing our home insurance has become something of a nightmare . . . . . . until I tried this broker. They were very helpful, it was hassle free and I got a very good price - even 15% less than last year. https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/household-insurance/
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[Sorted, thanks]: man/van for house move
George Orwell replied to dennyboy1's topic in Request a Tradesperson
For a large (tall and bigger than a transit) van load to Dover area I contacted Peter - 07427 271980 / VP Removals. He quoted a very reasonable price, was extremely helpful, punctual with his times and handled our furniture with respect and care. I don't think there is a better mover out there. Highly recommended. -
I needed a few heavy items moved to near Dover in Kent. I contacted Peter - 07427 271980 / VP Removals. He quoted a very reasonable price, was extremely helpful, punctual with his times and handled our furniture with respect and care. I don't think there is a better mover out there. Highly recommended.
