I’m sure many of you fondly remember swapping footy cards or swap cards in the school ground? Pockets bulging with cards and rubber bands, the excitement of opening those wax packets, the pink chewing gum, the smell, and 6 cards; what a pity our children today are not...
We are all bowerbirds, some more than others. Each week I will explore the joys of collecting and try to answer some of the many questions we receive. Collectors drive their partners mad (unless you’re fortunate enough to have a partner who also collects). Every nook...
Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. Developed in 1909, it played an important part in design and fashion, initially developed for the radio industry because of its non-conductive properties and heat resistance. In 1911 Thomas Edison chose it...
