Visit to James Brown's (kirbymodel2c)

[watsonw]

......shop/museum, Heanor, Derbyshire, 24/04/14.

At last I was able to visit. I spent an enjoyable afternoon as James not only demonstrated his extensive knowledge of modern types/ makes of vacuum cleaner and the cleaner repair business of the present.

He also gave me the opportunity to operate the following cleaners which I have been interested in but have had no previous experience of: Hoover 700, 1930's suction only Eureka, 519 (late 40's/early 50's ?) Kirby and an 1989 model - I am really warming to Kirby's.

Many thanks to James and very best wishes for the future of his business.


Walter, Newport, Shropshire.

 

[beko1987]

Sounds like you had a good time. Its a rare treat being able to look at and use machines you never think you would ever find! He let me use his Galaxy, which I have always wanted an example of!

Did you find it hard to stop talking about anything and everything when it was time to leave? I was 4 hours late home because of it!

We should play how many collectors can you fit in the shop?

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi

<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Walter, Thank you for taking the time to visit. I'm glad you had a nice time and was able to try a few vacs out. The older Kirby was a 508 and the newer model was a G5.</span>


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I'm sure we could of chatted for many hours lol. Thank your for the sandwich. I hope the tea was up to standard

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<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hope to see you again.</span>


 


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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