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  1. nightandthecity

    The Spanish Civil War

    I don’t think Franco’s attitude to the Catholic Church was much to do with religious belief as such. He himself was not particularly religious. The Church was important because it was seen as a central pillar of authority, obedience, order and hierarchy. The Spanish Church was almost 100%...
  2. nightandthecity

    The Spanish Civil War

    I shall make a point of getting Blood of Spain and reading your father’s account. I’m very impressed by his political transition. It’s often said people get more right wing as they get older, but I’ve come across many examples of the opposite process. My own father was a member of...
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    The Spanish Civil War

    Fantastic to hear from you Sierra. Please keep it up! On this issue: the interest of British historians reflects a deep interest in the SCW in Britain. I’d say it had a major impact on at least two generations, those who lived through the era and their children. I was very aware of the...
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    Freezing Moths?

    the freezer trick works and it shouldn't cause any damage. Remember that the bag should be sealed and as much air expelled as posible before sealing. Also it will have to stay in the freezer for at least two weeks. If you are still worried about freezing (or freezer space is limited!) you can...
  5. nightandthecity

    The Spanish Civil War

    Some rare original Film http://www.tvhastingschristiebooks.com/documents/films_of_the_cnt_main.html http://www.espanafreetv.com/documents/filmsofcnt.html http://www.espanafreetv.com/documents/home.html Here’s some great original film made during the Civil War by the CNT film unit...
  7. nightandthecity

    The Spanish Civil War

    Salv, thanks for that great summary, and for discussing the political background. I was thinking of adding something on the social and economic background but time is limited and this little quote from Captain Gonzalo de Aguilera, Count of Alba and Yeltes, pretty much says it all. I should add...
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    Favorite type of Coat

    I've listed a few of these on ebay in the past......anyway, if I get any more I'll try and remember to let you know!
  9. nightandthecity

    WARNING! Controversial poll ahead,...

    spot on as usual! The meaning of life is life itself. Forget life after death, I'll opt for life before death.
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    WARNING! Controversial poll ahead,...

    ....and let's not forget Bakunin's famous retort: "if God existed it would be necessary to destroy him"
  11. nightandthecity

    Vive la France!

    I was also thinking of opening a "70th anniversary" thread on Monday! Although the Generals' rebellion was always called "the Movement of the 18th July" in the Franco era, as Salv says it really began on the 17th with the "premature" risings in Morocco. We had some discussion on the Civil...
  13. nightandthecity

    Dating a Borsalino

    thanks! At least I didn't mistake it for real vintage (unlike the seller who had it as a "1930s hat")! Yes, the label describes it as Allesandria. It's a decent hat and in excellent condition - little used I'd say. It fits me nicely too. But not on a par with my vintage hats and I'll probably...
  14. nightandthecity

    Dating a Borsalino

    no I've not started going out with an Italian (ha ha). seems a lot of folks round here are finding cheap Borsalinos at the moment! I just picked one up for £10, that's about $15. I'm guessing this one dates to the 70s or 80s, but I understand that you can date a Borsalino precisely by...
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    Is my avatar "dodgy"? (i.e. "shady", "seedy", "questionable")

    it's ol' Hank in jail in Alexander City, Alabama, August 18 1952. I believe it was on a D&D charge. Hank Thompson says that Hank W's problem wasn't that he drank and took pills, but that he drank and took pills and never ate anything. If you look at that picture close-up you can actually see...
  16. nightandthecity

    This evil evil vintage addiction (men are welcome in this one, too)

    I am Mr 1940s average size. And I am in the poorhouse.....
  17. nightandthecity

    Good score

    ah well, no harm trying......! yes, UK jackets tended to go for lighter, finer leathers like kid, cape, calf, goat, lamb. They are warm enough, but not as hard wearing as horse and steer. I promised BT a while back that I'd get some photos of some of my British jackets up sometime. This...
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    High Price for Vintage Suit ?

    yes, I thought it would at least break the £100 barrier. It had everything going for it: Jermyn Street tailor, excellent date, complete three-piece, and double breasted to boot - DB tweed suits don't exactly grow on trees. And it had that look...you know, when things just scream quality...
  20. nightandthecity

    High Price for Vintage Suit ?

    CROSBY_SQUARE??? Why the fellow is a compete scoundrel! He never pays enough for anything! No, but seriously folks..... Hogspear sells some excellent stuff though his descriptions are pretty minimal and you won't get any more info from him as its all packed and sealed on listing. That...
  21. nightandthecity

    Good score

    Stylistically they are like a blend of British and American leather jacket design. Canadian jackets of the era have a very similar look. The first two are very British looking, though the leather looks a bit heavier...britjackets tended to use very lightweight leathers. I like the relined...
  22. nightandthecity

    Vinyl record sales increasing

    my eldest son has released several vinyl discs, both solo and with his band. He's a hip hop deejay and on that scene it seems vinyl rules. He has a bigger LP collection than me, and that's saying something. I listen mostly to vinyl and 78s. I prefer the sound, and I like the more "hands on"...
  23. nightandthecity

    Clothing, Choice, and Coercion

    Incidents like that were common and widespread in Britain in the 60s. I personally knew several people that were beaten up in the street for looking "hippie-ish" or having long hair, and verbal abuse was pretty much a daily affair ( I put hippie-ish in quotes because many people's use of the...

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