Old Glory Magazine If you love the spectacle of immaculately-restored old machinery, or are fascinated by Britain’s rich industrial and transport heritage, Old Glory is the magazine for you! In vivid detail it brings back all the sights and sounds of yesteryear. Glorious showman’s engines belt out the amperes to drive historic fairground rides; pairs of mighty steam ploughing engines turn the soil; steam rollers make up roads once more; tram wheel flanges squeal through town and city streets; colourful working narrowboats ply the canals; dray horses deliver good ale to the pubs; vintage tractors cough into life; stationary engines turn over tirelessly and the commercial vehicles we used to know take to the road again.

Vintage Spirit Magazine We are fortunate that much of Britain's rich transport, agricultural and industrial heritage is preserved in working order, and many enthusiasts give freely of their time to keep it so.  Every weekend in the summer numerous shows and open days are held around the country where many thousands of visitors can enjoy these superb relics of a bygone age and marvel at the engineering which once put the 'great' into Great Britain.

This magazine is dedicated to keeping all these wonderful machines in the forefront of people's minds and keeps its readers up to date with the latest from the preservation world.

Sharp-Fire Specialist Fire Protection Services

Over the years we have prided our selves in providing modern, fully equipped and operational fire appliances to our varied customers throughout the country.  All appliances are crewed by fully trained and experienced fire-fighters.  You can now visit our website and buy extinguishers and home fire safety equipment online www.sharpfire.co.uk

This website is a must for those who are interested in how our friends 'down under' enjoy their hobby in vintage machinery. There are many, many interesting facets to this site which also includes a 'Steam Section'.

To find out more click on the logo.

The Three Moles Public House - where they've got steam up

The Three Moles was built in 1872 as The Railway Inn to complement the railway station opposite. Six months later, because of an abundance of Railway Inns in the area, it was renamed The Three Moles. The name being derived from the three moles on the crest of the Mitford family who owned it at the time, and still do to this day.

To find out about 'Steamy Weekends' and to soak up the atmosphere of this lively and extremely friendly website click on the Three Moles Logo.

The Vintage Paint Company - A brush with the past

The Vintage Paint Company manufacture and supply specialist paint for the restoration and preservation of every kind of vintage item. With over 25 years experience in the field, they claim to understand their customers' individual requirements and also pride themselves on being able to create tailor-made paints to suit a particular purpose.

To find out more click on the logo.

Nostalgic Art  This website includes a collection of prints depicting scenes from 'yesteryear' by artist Trevor Mitchell.  His lovingly painted works represent a wide range of  topics including steam traction, railway steam, Landrovers, farming and much more!  You may have bought jigsaw puzzles of the same scenes and wondered 'where can I see the original?' Well, they're on this website.

Click the painting on the left to be transported to this delightful website.

The Incredible Dr Busker   Dr. Busker is, without doubt, one of the most unique musicians of his time. In his top-hat and tails, squeezebox in hand, he represents a bygone age when fizzy lager and the motor-car were unheard of. Steam engines ruled the road, Real Ale ruled the inns, and Britannia ruled the waves.

Click the ticket on the left to visit Dr Busker's website.

Martin Pavey's Steam Site

Martin Pavey's long established and informative Internet site provides useful links to 'steam based websites and forums. Traction Engine Steam Fairs brings the sights and sounds of heavy machinery being operated " as t'were in granfer's day " - the fairground, with its colourful roundabouts and magical sounding organs - plus the chance to enjoy performances by entertainers and musicians.