London’s First Mini Makers Faire

London's First Mini Makers Faire

This weekend saw London’s first Mini Makers Faire. On Saturday was the interactive day was based at the London College of Communication at Elephant and Castle. There were a few trade stalls, many creations people had made, projects to get

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Do something new for 2013

Do something new for 2013

Many people’s New Years resolutions include learning a new skill and mine’s no exception. This year I’m determined to give “TIG Brazing” a go. I’ve done gas brazing and TIG welding already so it’s should be something that I can

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9 lamps from London

9 lamps from London

A selection of cast iron and ornamental lamps from around the centre of London Pall Mall Institute of Directors Large Globe lamp, Canada House, Trafalgar Square Brass Lamp, Imperial Pub, Leicester Square China Town Shaftsbury Hotel White Horse Pub, Soho

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London Model Engineering Exhibition 2011

London Model Engineering Exhibition 2011

Later this month is another model engineering exhibition, this time it’s the London Model Engineering Exhibition and it’s on Friday 21 January 2011 to Sunday 23 January 2011 Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY As previously

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London Model Engineering Exhibition 2009

London Model Engineering Exhibition 2009

Friday 16th to Sunday 18th January 2009Great HallAlexandra Palace Over 1000 exhibits 40 National and Regional Clubs Over 90 suppliers Trains, Tanks, Boats, Hovercraft, Planes Kits, Machinery, Tools, Components Book by 2nd January to save money on tickets. Opening Times:Fri

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Shed in the air!

Shed in the air!

London is notorious for a shortage of space and central London is worse than most places. When workmen came to repair this building on Shaftsbury Avenue W1 they found a novel solution to where to locate their workman’s hut. The

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