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Scroll Turn Left Scroll Again You Have Reached The 1920s
Article by: rob brady
Date: 23 Jun 2011
Metro reports that a 76 year old Londoner Maurice Collins has been named Britain’s "Best Collector" in a Bid TV competition.
One "thingamabob", as he puts it, that Maurice is in proud possession of, is a 1920s wristwatch-style "satnav", thought to be the first ever navigation device for motorists.
The wrist-worn "Route Indicator" is equipped with tiny scrolling maps bearing directions and revolved manually as the journey progressed. When made in 1927, it came with 20 maps and a cost of £5 (approximately £250 in today's money).
The practicality of using them in an old boneshaker is doubtful and I'm unsure how many of the gadgets were sold. I may be wrong, but I can't imagine them being any more than a novelty to show off to your mates!
Maurice's passion for odd objects started after he went "bottle digging" at a dump 35 years ago. Other items in his 1,600 strong collection include an eye massager and an electric hair-restoring comb - both as useful as the Route Indicator I'm sure.
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 Posted by mgibbs on Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:38 pm |
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That would be nearer £250 in today's money (based on the Bank Of England's inflation calculator) 
Mark
iPaq 2210, TomTom 5.21, Holux CF100 gps cradle, Holux GPSlim 236, 512Mb CF card, 1Gb SD card. |
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| Posted by RobBrady on Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:37 pm |
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You're quite right, I did think that was a little low! Thanks Mark, now changed.
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