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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 11 Apr 2026, 15:15
by Big Kev
PanBiker wrote: ↑11 Apr 2026, 09:57
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.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 11 Apr 2026, 15:47
by Stanley
Yup! That was what I would have said.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 12 Apr 2026, 00:39
by Stanley
Can you tell me where this is?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 12 Apr 2026, 06:00
by Big Kev
Outside the Co-op?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 12 Apr 2026, 06:55
by 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....?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 13 Apr 2026, 01:04
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 14 Apr 2026, 01:08
by Stanley
No takers?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 14 Apr 2026, 05:30
by Wendyf
For drawing a curve?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 14 Apr 2026, 06:35
by Stanley
Yes Wendy, well done!
Now we need another object......
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Apr 2026, 00:23
by Stanley
This knife was developed for a specific purpose, what was it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Apr 2026, 06:05
by Cathy
Is it a knife to cut Mushrooms with?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Apr 2026, 06:28
by Stanley
Sorry Cathy but no. Not an outdoors use at all...
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Apr 2026, 07:01
by Big Kev
Cutting leather?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Apr 2026, 07:11
by Steeplejerk
I think its for carpet or linolium
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Apr 2026, 07:29
by Gloria
Is it a blacksmiths tool?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Apr 2026, 07:42
by Wendyf
I'm going for a lino knife with Tom.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Apr 2026, 09:21
by Stanley
And you and Tom are right, It's a lino knife.
Now we need another object!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Apr 2026, 00:46
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Apr 2026, 05:48
by Cathy
Is it some sort of light fitting and bulb?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Apr 2026, 06:53
by Big Kev
I agree with Cathy, is it the reflector from a torch?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Apr 2026, 07:18
by Stanley
Sorry, neither of you is right.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Apr 2026, 08:12
by Wendyf
It's hard to judge the scale, but my first thought was a that it's a plastic container of cd or dvds
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Apr 2026, 09:46
by Stanley
And your first thought was spot on Wendy!
Now we need another object....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Apr 2026, 01:07
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Apr 2026, 01:09
by Stanley
What is it?
