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Just got back from the Highlands where we stayed in an old Crofters Cottage, what the owners tend to do is, do up the inside to a high standard and all mod cons etc and leave the outside as was, original as possible. At the back was the remains of an out building which was possibly a food store or dry store for whatever. The ceiling was square edged timber boards and lined with old newspapers to stop any dust falling through. I counted 4 layers where it was starting to peel away.
Note the date.

Nice find Bert. Ive just found a load from my collection of WW1 newspapers and `King and Country` magazines as issued to the troops etc!

Hoseman, you should scan them and get them on here.

Great find bert. Interesting to see the old prints are still in good condition too.

wow 1947! great find

Great Bert, missed this the day you posted, must have been on the naughty step!

Talking about making do, where can I get a "Mushroom" so I can darn my socks?

youll find mushrooms in any supermarket on the veg aisle.

Not much good for darning socks though!