Vintage Spirit December 2023
£4.75
COVER STORIES:
- Pioneers Of Difficult Preservation – Maritime, Part 1
- Visiting Britain’s Most Northerly Working Watermill
- All Aboard The Vic 32 ‘Puffer’
- What Is Left Of... The Waverley Route: Carlisle To Edinburgh, Part 2
- The Cotton King
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
Pioneers Of Difficult Preservation – Maritime, Part 1
Henry Cleary, who is well known in maritime preservation as saviour of the wartime 'VIC56', takes a look at the very tough world of preserving historic vessels.
Full Steam Ahead At Onslow Park
The County of Salop Steam Engine Society (COSSES) held its annual rally at Onslow Park, Shrewsbury over August Bank Holiday weekend, writes Bob Weir. Now in its 62nd year, over 1,000 exhibits turned up to join in the fun.
A Day Out At Ducklington
Paul Stratford enjoyed an autumnal event in rural Oxfordshire.
Visiting Britain’s Most Northerly Working Watermill
John Hannavy makes the 775-mile journey to Quendale Mill on Shetland’s Mainland.
Steam In The New Forest
Jim Gerrard reports on a trip of late season events in rural Hampshire.
All Aboard The Vic 32 ‘Puffer’
Paul Stratford took a leisurely trip along the Crinan Canal and down to the island of Bute.
What Is Left Of... The Waverley Route: Carlisle To Edinburgh, Part 2
Kevin Byrne continues along the former Waverley Route into the Scottish Borders.
A Trio Of Tall Ships
A few months ago, no less than three tall ships visited Plymouth. James Hamilton managed to see them all…
The Cotton King
Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is one of the best preserved textile factories of the Industrial Revolution. Bob Weir recently paid a visit.
Vintage Spirit December 2023
£4.75
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