Hiking Gear of the 1950s: A Nostalgic Journey
In the 1950s, hiking gear was quite different from what we have today. Here’s a discussion on typical 1950s hiking gear, including details about weight, materials, types of backpacks, and meals: It’s…
The Firewood Poem
By Lady Celia CongrevePublished in The Times: March 2nd 1930 These hardwoods burn well and slowly,Ash, beech, hawthorn oak and holly.Softwoods flare up quick and fine,Birch, fir, hazel, larch and pine.Elm and…
