1966 time capsule

[Dirus_Strictus]

Also the plumbing to the sink has what look like modern Hepworth push-fit type joints, which are probably only a couple of years old.

Standard 1/2" Compression Tee Joints, which judging by the style of the body casting and nuts was probably produced by Peglers of Doncaster - the major producer of these fittings in the 1960s.

With reference to Sausage's 'Fat' joints on lead water pipes. Years ago; you knew you were on the way to becoming a proper tradesman when you could join two pieces of lead pipe with a faultless 'wiped joint', and not end up with a pool of semi molten lead all over your boots!

 

[DogRecon]

This is really Amy Winehouse's gaff.

 

[Richard Davies]

Standard 1/2" Compression Tee Joints, which judging by the style of the body casting and nuts was probably produced by Peglers of Doncaster - the major producer of these fittings in the 1960s.

Non-urbex Triva:

Kevin Keegan worked for Peglars as an office clerk after leaving school, & before turning professional.

Foundry owner Alan Pegler owned the Flying Scotsman for many years, until donating it to the national collection.

 

[Random]

Wow! 10 Rillington Place!

 

[Knee29]

WOW!
I love stuff like this, don't get to see it much!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[ricasso]

Standard 1/2" Compression Tee Joints, which judging by the style of the body casting and nuts was probably produced by Peglers of Doncaster - the major producer of these fittings in the 1960s.

With reference to Sausage's 'Fat' joints on lead water pipes. Years ago; you knew you were on the way to becoming a proper tradesman when you could join two pieces of lead pipe with a faultless 'wiped joint', and not end up with a pool of semi molten lead all over your boots!

arnt these known generally as "Yorkshire fittings" ?

 

[fire*fly]

that place needs more than just decorating it's gross, but interesting....who got to clean it up?

 

[Derek]

What on earth is this?

Derek

 

[RichardB]

Music centre?

 

[Derek]

Music centre?

Well, it sort of looks like one but they didn't exist back in 1966 did they?. It might be a radiogram of some kind though, that sort of looks like a record deck on the top, but why does the front drop down and where's the big loudspeaker?

Derek

 

[Foxylady]

Well, it sort of looks like one but they didn't exist back in 1966 did they?. It might be a radiogram of some kind though, that sort of looks like a record deck on the top, but why does the front drop down and where's the big loudspeaker?

Derek

OMG, it is one!!! I didn't recognise it at first. I remember seeing one at a friend's house when I was a kid. The front drops down to access the radio and the apparatus on top is indeed a record deck. The speakers are or were in the side panels, if I recall correctly. No woofers and tweeters when that was made!!!

 

[RichardB]

Maybe the drop-down bit is the big speaker and it isn't supposed to drop down.

 

[RichardB]

Ah, slow posting again.

 

[Earth Worm Jim]

Reminds me of some of the student accommodation when I was a uni. Still cool though.

 

[Potter]

Oh man, that is amazing!

Yep, that's a radiogram. The front bit drops down, and the radio is on top of that.

 

[Gazmat]

That really is something. Ode to clean it up to its former glory (If it ever had any glory). Some stuff restored there would be nice surly!

 

[Potter]

Be nice to restore that radiogram.

 

[RichardB]

These pictures were taken in 2001 when the house was being renovated so I imagine all that stuff is long gone.

 

[The Pirate]

I lived in some bedsits in derby that wern`t much better than that in my yoof...But the wallpaper in Derby was nicer

Great post thanx

 

[slidingloopz]

Wow! 10 Rillington Place!

Heavens no! 10 Rillington Place looked far more luxurious than this...