Old newspapers - best way to look after?
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My father has recently moved in to a care home back in the UK so we shipped some boxes of "old family stuff" over here as his flat is being sold.
Anyway, most of the boxes were shipped without even looking at them and on arrival one has turned out to be something of a treasure trove from my grandfather who passed away when i was only 12.
It would seem that my Grandfather collected newspapers of notable events such Armistice day for WW1, the Armistice terms important dates from WW2 through to VE, VJ and Coronation day all the way to Maggie coming to power. The more interesting ones however are the ones that follow his career as a CID officer in London in the 40's and 50's.
Anyway, I digress, these papers have been sitting in a box at my father’s for the past 3 decades at least, then shipped out here and are now next to me (although i have taken the precaution of sticking them in the humidity control safe) and I am wondering what to do with them to preserve and enjoy them
They are especially interesting as he did not take cuttings but saved the whole paper so all sorts of articles are here.
What’s the best way to preserve these, I am somewhat wary of unfolding them, never mind scanning them (although they all do seem in good order amazingly) , especially as many are getting on for a century old now!!!
And just for the Pistonheaders in us (and as there are several copies from different papers for this day, as my Grandfather's retirement was announced) the car classifieds makes for a rather interesting read, especially the prices!!!
from The Observer and Gazette, Thursday, July 14th 1953.
Anyway, most of the boxes were shipped without even looking at them and on arrival one has turned out to be something of a treasure trove from my grandfather who passed away when i was only 12.
It would seem that my Grandfather collected newspapers of notable events such Armistice day for WW1, the Armistice terms important dates from WW2 through to VE, VJ and Coronation day all the way to Maggie coming to power. The more interesting ones however are the ones that follow his career as a CID officer in London in the 40's and 50's.
Anyway, I digress, these papers have been sitting in a box at my father’s for the past 3 decades at least, then shipped out here and are now next to me (although i have taken the precaution of sticking them in the humidity control safe) and I am wondering what to do with them to preserve and enjoy them
They are especially interesting as he did not take cuttings but saved the whole paper so all sorts of articles are here.
What’s the best way to preserve these, I am somewhat wary of unfolding them, never mind scanning them (although they all do seem in good order amazingly) , especially as many are getting on for a century old now!!!
And just for the Pistonheaders in us (and as there are several copies from different papers for this day, as my Grandfather's retirement was announced) the car classifieds makes for a rather interesting read, especially the prices!!!
from The Observer and Gazette, Thursday, July 14th 1953.
Get new carpets fitted. Put newspapers down before fitting.
Trust me, they'll be preserved for years.
(Recently delivered a kitchen to a house in Harrow which was being "done up" - there were newspapers dated 1972 visible under the raised bits of carpet that looked like they'd been bought yesterday.)
Trust me, they'll be preserved for years.
(Recently delivered a kitchen to a house in Harrow which was being "done up" - there were newspapers dated 1972 visible under the raised bits of carpet that looked like they'd been bought yesterday.)
Cock Womble 7 said:
Get new carpets fitted. Put newspapers down before fitting.
Trust me, they'll be preserved for years.
(Recently delivered a kitchen to a house in Harrow which was being "done up" - there were newspapers dated 1972 visible under the raised bits of carpet that looked like they'd been bought yesterday.)
Pretty interesting actually!Trust me, they'll be preserved for years.
(Recently delivered a kitchen to a house in Harrow which was being "done up" - there were newspapers dated 1972 visible under the raised bits of carpet that looked like they'd been bought yesterday.)
Cock Womble 7 said:
Get new carpets fitted. Put newspapers down before fitting.
Trust me, they'll be preserved for years.
(Recently delivered a kitchen to a house in Harrow which was being "done up" - there were newspapers dated 1972 visible under the raised bits of carpet that looked like they'd been bought yesterday.)
This^^ is true, though the vac pacced route maybe more reliable Trust me, they'll be preserved for years.
(Recently delivered a kitchen to a house in Harrow which was being "done up" - there were newspapers dated 1972 visible under the raised bits of carpet that looked like they'd been bought yesterday.)
It is probably best to be used as fire starters.Cock Womble 7 said:
Get new carpets fitted. Put newspapers down before fitting.
Trust me, they'll be preserved for years.
(Recently delivered a kitchen to a house in Harrow which was being "done up" - there were newspapers dated 1972 visible under the raised bits of carpet that looked like they'd been bought yesterday.)
Trust me, they'll be preserved for years.
(Recently delivered a kitchen to a house in Harrow which was being "done up" - there were newspapers dated 1972 visible under the raised bits of carpet that looked like they'd been bought yesterday.)
probably true, but they are mostly from the 30's - 50's and have not been linoleum preserved as yet so perhaps too late 
why did people put newspaper down under carpet, did it realy help in some way?
Cock Womble 7 said:
XJSJohn said:
why did people put newspaper down under carpet, did it realy help in some way?
I guess it was the precursor to proper underlay, to stop the carpet sticking to the floor?XJSJohn said:
from The Observer and Gazette, Thursday, July 14th 1953.
Famous Graham said:
XJSJohn said:
from The Observer and Gazette, Thursday, July 14th 1953.
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