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Piping in 1785 – Some Thoughts

Posted on 22nd October 2014     by Robert Wallace    
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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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