Mechanical Memories Magazine

The machine called Charlie & Mabel in the park, shows a young couple sitting on a
park bench and clowning around. The young couple is of course Charlie Chaplin with
his distinctive cane and hat & Mabel Normand, Charlie's onetime leading lady. Not
sure of the age of this machine, but Mabel Normand died in 1930, so I would think it
pre dates that? If anyone knows for sure please tell Jerry so he can run an update on
this article.
So if you are ever down on the south coast you must pay this collection a visit.
The only downside was the fact that Heritage Centre doesn't have its own cafe, but
both Mrs Dale and I can recommend the Kettle-a-Fish fish & chip restaurant, which is
only a few yards up the road next to the car park.
Stuart Dale
Another line of working models, including: Laughing Sailor,
Bolland Haunted Churchyard, Arnold Bell Ringers and Bolland Davy Jones Locker
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