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January 18, 2018

An Avengers (Steed/Peel) remake?

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Not with a bang, but a whimper

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A past that never was

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Cancelled costume drama!

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November 27, 2014

For sale: brand new traditions

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Love your locals

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February 05, 2013

Ossie Clark has risen from the grave!

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January 26, 2013

Bad news for lovers of old-school perfumes

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November 25, 2012

Why I hate upcycling

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August 28, 2012

Blake's 7: not sure it needs a 'reboot'

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Three: not the magic number

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February 02, 2012

Save Bridport's vintage quarter

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The V-word

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Copyright Miriam McDonald

Mim: This blog is a sort of mini-magazine about things I'm interested in, all with a vintage, alternate reality or retro-futuristic theme. There is no commercial aspect to this blog: no sponsorship, no advertising, no affiliations. However, if you need to contact me, crinolinerobot AT yahoo DOT com is the email to use.

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