ger 20 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Are they the same as they were back then, or are they the chinese thin tin version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 I can remember when I was a little kid putting the paraffin lamp out to our car. Nobody ever touched them in those days. I don't know how it'd be in Bulwell or Aspley, though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Ger the one I have is pretty much the same, after all they were only ever pressed lightweight metal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 2,922 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 My Triumph Vitesse had a light switch that by turning the knob one click turned on the offside parking lights only, the second click turned on all the side lights, I can't remember but I think you the pulled the switch to turn on the headlights. A good idea as it reduced the load on the battery and did away with the need for the paraffin lamp. Do you still have the rule that you have to have parking lights on at night? Here in Oz we don't have to use parking lights but you are only allowed to park in the direction of travel so other traffic is presented with red reflectors. Thinking about that do modern cars with LED lights still have reflectors, I'll have to have a look tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,782 Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 #29. Michael Booth. There are some decent people in Bulwell & Aspleh |Michael, they will still nick your car but will leave the lamp behind, every one will see your car in the dark later on when it's being burnt out ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deeps 68 Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Michael I remember the paraffin light on your Dads car I seem to recall that it was the only car on the street 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 The only thing that I was interested in was Mrs Wright's toffee shop, Deeps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I recall "borrowing" builders lamps for our den. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,272 Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 When my eldest son was about 8 he had an operation in Luton and Dunstable Hospital and I was permitted to stay on the ward overnight with him. At visiting time my husband brought our 6 year old son in to visit. The boy brought a yellow battery operated flashing light as a present, borrowed from Daddy’s yard. When ward lights were turned off I couldn’t turn the thing off so put it under the bed. The ward sister was so annoyed, I got a good telling-off and she confiscated the lamp! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 605 Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 Sounds like Carry on Nurse. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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