Hi everybody my name is Dave and i am 40 yrs old from Liverpool. Really looking forward to learning a lot more about WW2 from you guys. Myself and my 11 year old son have decided to start collecting militaria so any advice would be much appreciated.
G'day and welcome aboard...not enough Scousers on this forum! We have a number of Militaria "experts" on the forum, please feel free to post any pictures and/or questions...
Thank you for the warm welcome. Being from Liverpool had quite a few relatives that were merchant seaman during ww2 so really interested in this area of the war also
Welcome and enjoy!!! Have you visited your local Liverpool Scottish museum? or their website Liverpool Scottish Museum Archive - Home
Welcome to the forum Dave, from a woollyback! Militaria collecting can be a minefield these days what with all the excellent quality fake and reproduction items that are out there. Will you be collecting allied or axis militaria? There is a militaria fair at The Village hotel, Whiston next month which, although small, can often have some interesting items for sale. This might be a good place to start off your collecting and also give you a taste of what is on offer and also prices. Northern Arms Fairs P.S. Don't forget that it's Global Scouse Day today....will you be having a bowl or two? ;-)
Hahaha more like a pan or two for me. Thanks for the info i will have to pop into the village hotel for the fair. I have been looking at axis militaria to be honest but starting out anything interesting would be great. Thanks so much for the info its greatly appreciated.
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That song is about the English seaside town of Blackpool. The references to the Golden Mile and iron tower give it away. And so does the mention of 'the rainy days!'
