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'A brilliant oral history of the golden age of British wrestling and magnificent wider social history.' Richard Osman The classic account of the men and women who used to fight each other for pride and money. Simon Garfield brings them to life in one last glorious bout of jealousy, myth, revenge, passion and deep devotion. When British wrestling was dropped from the ITV schedules in the mid-80s it left the giants of the ring - Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Kendo Nagasaki - bereft. This is the true story of the circuit, the big names and their rivalries, told with humour, warmth and affection. This edition features a new afterword by the author.
This comprehensive book delves into the rich history, technical intricacies, and modern applications of gas lighting. It begins with the early beginnings of gas lighting and explores the development of this technology through key innovators and their contributions. Detailed sections cover combustion and flame characteristics, gas properties, safety considerations, and lighting fundamentals essential for understanding the mechanics behind gas lighting. The book also delves into the infrastructure aspects such as gas distribution, metering, regulation, and pipe materials, crucial for its efficient deployment. It further explores the historical evolution of street lighting, design consideration...
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Includes portions of the diaries of: Pam Ashford, Christopher Tomlin, Tilly Rice, Eileen Potter, and Maggie Joy Blunt.
List of Bar Associations in Pennsylvania, in v. 2 (1896)-
Garfield lives his life to the fullest . . . 9 times! Cave Cat -- the first cat crawled out of the sea 10 million years ago. He was happy to be out of the water -- until he met Big Bob! The Vikings -- he was big, he was mean, he was a Viking. Garfield the Orange had looted a lot of cities, but none like St. Paul, Minnesota. Babes and Bullets -- Sam Spayed wasn't the best private investigator in the world, but he did have one terrific thing going for him -- a secretary who made a great cup of coffee. The Exterminators -- no mouse was safe from the exterminators. Catching mice was their life. It wasn't a pretty job -- especially the way they did it. Lab Animal -- specimen 19-GB was not happy a...