Old Bakelite radio in New Brighton - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Tractorfan · 2nd May 2015, 9:26 pm

Hi,
On a recent visit to the UK I visited New Brighton on the Wirral. While there I went into Fort Perch Rock which contains various small displays and exhibitions. I spotted this radio set lying outside seemingly ready for a one way ride to the tip. It was resting upside down, which is why the photo looks odd.
I couldn't see what make/model (Murphy, Pye?) it was as it was behind a roped off area. I couldn't find anyone to ask about its fate, and my beloved certainly wouldn't appreciate me dragging it all the way back here! Hopefully, someone may spot it and effect a rescue.
Cheers, Pete.

Hunts smoothing bomb · 2nd May 2015, 9:29 pm

Hi Pete,

I want to say it's a Ferranti but don't know the model.

Cheers

Andrewausfa · 2nd May 2015, 9:41 pm

146 and I want one

Nickthedentist · 3rd May 2015, 9:42 am

Yes, anyone who leaves a set top-down on concrete outside must surely not be intending to keep it. Hope someone nabbed it.

2nd May 2015, 9:26 pm	#1
Tractorfan Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Frajou, l'Isle en Dodon, Haute Garonne, France.(Previously: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK.) Posts: 3,183	Old Bakelite radio in New Brighton Hi, On a recent visit to the UK I visited New Brighton on the Wirral. While there I went into Fort Perch Rock which contains various small displays and exhibitions. I spotted this radio set lying outside seemingly ready for a one way ride to the tip. It was resting upside down, which is why the photo looks odd. I couldn't see what make/model (Murphy, Pye?) it was as it was behind a roped off area. I couldn't find anyone to ask about its fate, and my beloved certainly wouldn't appreciate me dragging it all the way back here! Hopefully, someone may spot it and effect a rescue. Cheers, Pete. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Hello?, Yes, I'm on the train, I might lose the signal soon as we're just going into a tunn..."

2nd May 2015, 9:29 pm	#2
Hunts smoothing bomb Octode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wimborne, Dorset, UK. Posts: 1,407	Re: Old bakelite radio Hi Pete, I want to say it's a Ferranti but don't know the model. Cheers __________________ Lee

2nd May 2015, 9:41 pm	#3
Andrewausfa Octode Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 1,180	Re: Old bakelite radio 146 and I want one __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life. Or they should do. BVWS Member

3rd May 2015, 9:42 am	#4
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,844	Re: Old bakelite radio Yes, anyone who leaves a set top-down on concrete outside must surely not be intending to keep it. Hope someone nabbed it.