On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, a fascinating hour long interview appeared on YouTube, where Sian Marie sat down with Tony Russell. It was a revealing discussion in which Tony openly admitted he failed at Lewes FC. I agree with him, but it’s not quite as simple as that. At the beginning of his second season, … Continue reading The Tony Russell Experience: How Was It For You? An Outstanding Manager who Paradoxically Failed.
Author: july1966
Bear with....this is a new blog. I have an established blog on other subjects so am not totally hopeless and I will over the next couple of months have this looking vaguely organised and informative! Chris
Why So Many Old Mirrors Look Like They’ve Lost Their Other Half (Because They Have)
For Keys I bought two beautiful 19th Century mirrors this morning at Ford Market near Arundel, you can see them, still dusty in the images. Over the last couple of centuries, the vintage furniture trade has ended up with a small army of orphaned mirrors. Wander around any antiques fair or flea market and you’ll … Continue reading Why So Many Old Mirrors Look Like They’ve Lost Their Other Half (Because They Have)
Why Beautiful Vintage Pianos Are Smashed Up and Tipped. Musical Heritage Vandalism!
old piano with concrete wall and leaf On Thursday, at a market, I bought an amazing panel frame comprising a huge fretwork rosewood panel. It's an absolutely stunning piece of workmanship. The panel came from above the keys of an upright piano. Sadly, another beautiful old Victorian piano was broken up and dumped. It seems like … Continue reading Why Beautiful Vintage Pianos Are Smashed Up and Tipped. Musical Heritage Vandalism!
The Rights of Fans. 