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Piping in 1785 – Some Thoughts

Posted on 22nd October 2014     by Robert Wallace    
The 1785 poster from the writer's collection
The 1785 poster on the Prize Pipe

Editor Robert Wallace has some considered thoughts to offer on the Prize Pipe competition reported yesterday. Read more here….

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