The Great North Road - Then and Now. Its OUT!!!

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7 years of work, exploration and photography. Hope you like it. Look out for the SABRE plug.

I will have copies and be doing a book signing in the model show attached to the truck show at Gaydon on 7-8 June.

http://www.afterthebattle.com/books/gnr.html

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Shame I don't live closer to Gaydon, as this will be a very interesting read.
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That's mine ordered.


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Mine ordered too.

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Birthday coming up. Hint dropped to Mrs jlsmith.
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Chris, do they deliver international?
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ScottB5411 wrote:Chris, do they deliver international?

I would guess yes, I know the military stuff they do goes all over.
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Lonewolf wrote:
ScottB5411 wrote:Chris, do they deliver international?

I would guess yes, I know the military stuff they do goes all over.
Be ordering my copy on Saturday ;-)
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My order's in. Exciting :P
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Got my own copy, having to read it!
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Thanks for the 'heads-up' on this. It looks like a very interesting read and something to add to my collection.

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Ordered my copy. Can't wait :)
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Nice one, Wolfie! I've put it on my list of stuff to buy when I get paid :)
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Got mine today. What a beautiful book - a real labour of love. Well done!

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They are out already?

Omg :shock: Constructive criticism only please
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My copy was waiting for me when I got home from work yesterday evening :D .

I'm only 16 pages in so far but I have to say it's already become clear the amount of work, patience and research that has gone into this. It's a real credit to you and I'm sure to be reading through this at my leisure over the coming evenings.

I wish this book every bit of success. :thumbsup:
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I'll be ordering mine when I get things sorted out now I'm working back in the UK again. The first thing I need is a car.
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Truvelo wrote:I'll be ordering mine when I get things sorted out now I'm working back in the UK again. The first thing I need is a car.
I'm waiting for my birthday in a couple of weeks time (o;
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c2R wrote:I'm waiting for my birthday in a couple of weeks time
Likewise, my birthday is on 24 June, so I'll be getting this as a birthday present to myself.
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And likewise for me. Look forward to reading it.
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