Mechanical Memories Magazine

Editorial
Hello, and a very happy New Year to you all. As you can see, the 'must get the
magazine out on time' New Year' s resolution hasn' t quite worked again. In fairness ,
I've felt bloody rough with a stinking cold for two weeks, and to be honest, couldn't
have cared less about the magazine! {I'm sure I've used that excuse before - must be
the time of the year). Anyway, here it is at long last, and with any luck, you should
receive it in January (although only just).
Now, you know what they say: start the year as you mean to go on ... ...... so, it's
been some time since I last had a nag about articles for the magazine. Please do try to
make a contribution if you can. Write about your favourite machine or even your
entire collection; your latest acquisition or maybe the one that got away. Anything!
And talking about articles, I had intended writing a piece about the future of our
seaside vintage penny arcades for this issue (you 'll probably remember I mentioned it
last year). Unfortunately, because I've been so desperately ill (am I getting any
sympathy here)? it will have to wait for another time. However, I should just mention
a couple of arcades that have now closed. As most of you will know by now, Clive
lost his site on Southport pier after Easter last year. He was able to open a smaller
arcade on the North pier at Blackpool by mid summer, but it didn't last long - in fact,
it didn't even last until Christmas. In addition, Darren's arcade at the Cheshire candle
workshops closed down towards the end of last year. As for Brighton ....... .less said,
the better.
Well, that's about it for now
Until next time, all the best
Jerry
Front Cover Picture:
Detail of the Pharos fortune teller at Rye - see Stuart' s article on page 14.
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