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A shocking story in today’s climate of smoking being classed as antisocial behaviour. The newspaper reports in quite a matter-of-fact manner, the use of the famous Skegness mascot, the Jolly Fisherman to promote a brand of cigars.
The article reveals the fashion in advertising during the late 1980s, when it quotes [...]
Breed Rabbits to make your own Fur Coats! “Skegness Fur” – a great advertisement! Last... Read More »
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Days of Terror as a Japanese Prisoner of War in Java Skegness Woman’s... Read More »
Ian Bank’s journey from fashion king to Methodist preacher Ian Banks MEETING Methodist... Read More »
CASSOCKS FROM BLACKOUT Despite “make do and mend” and all the contrivances engendered by the... Read More »