Blast from the past!

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Blast from the past!

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I found this period film of Oliver Leese's nursery for those old enough like me to remember it in the 1960's. If you can wait at least until the moronic advert disappears and the video starts.

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=758

Remember clay pots! :lol:

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Thanks for sharing the link Dave I ejoyed the video but I'm not going to puchase it at £30
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They must have had thicker skin on their fingers in those days!
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Eh heh, you've noticed that too John :)
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He's probably still picking out the glochids today! :lol:
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