Dick Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I was sorry to see in the Sheffield Telegraph that Mr Bardwell has died. It's interesting to read how he started his shop. He was the original recycler, stripping down government surplus and selling the parts. For those of us interested in radio and electronic gadgets his shop has always been part of our lives, from crystal set days. Long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydazzler Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I saw this in the Telegraph, and wondered whether to post it here, but thought I'd leave it to one of his many fans. He was a real character, one of the old school. Condolences to his family, friends and customers, he'll be sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/Power-selling-to-the-end.3490334.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlyarts Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Truly the end of an era. My condolences to famly & friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooned Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 R.I.P Mr Bardwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Oh pooh. I've spent many hours ferretting around in his drawers, so to say. More and more of these places are going and being replaced by the consumer deserts like Maplins. RIP, Mr B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORE Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Didn't know who you meant at first but....... yes I remember the old shop on the Abbeydale back streets. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsbro Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I was very sorry to learn that Norman had died. They don't make 'em like that any more. Rest in peace, owd lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googleberry Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Oh pooh. I've spent many hours ferretting around in his drawers, so to say. More and more of these places are going and being replaced by the consumer deserts like Maplins. RIP, Mr B. I didn't hear anything about the shop closing any time soon - long may it continue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I didn't hear anything about the shop closing any time soon - long may it continue! I second that! I love places like this. There's a brilliant one under teh arches at Leeds station - when you can find it open. Last time I was in they had Vickers Medium Machine Gun on a tripod in teh middle of teh shop. It wasn't for sale, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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