Re: Bygone radio traders
I went to John Hartley's only once. One of my schoolteachers who was a radio amateur took me and another lad there. I remember climbing steep and narrow stairs to a couple of rooms. I got my little Gestetnered catalogue and then sent my orders in the post with a postal order - or badger dad to write a cheque for me. There were often amusing comments in the catalogue - especially about stuff he wanted rid of at a knock down price.
And now this brings me to a firm called Telford Electronics which I think operated out of the same building. I seemed to remember this was manufactured amateur gear.
Nick
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