Old radios often had selenium rectifiers to convert AC to DC. The problem is that the old units, dating back to 1933, are prone to failure and to release dangerous chemicals like hydrogen selenide.

The popular Grassington 1940s Weekend event returned to the Yorkshire Dales attracting hundreds of visitors all dressed up - here are the best photos. Video by James Hardisty https://www ...

The popular Grassington 1940s Weekend event returned to the Yorkshire Dales attracting hundreds of visitors all dressed up - ...

When: Fri., Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Sun., Dec. 8, 2 p.m., Thu., Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 14, 2 p.m., Sun., Dec. 15 ...

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1940s fashion in Britain was, of course, hugely influenced by the Second World War, which broke out in August 1939 and lasted until 1945, though clothes rationing wasn’t completely over until the ...