I visited Dick’s restoration project and photographed the material about 5 years ago. I took slides (which are in deep store at present). He is a very knowledgable and highly committed preservationist who has done a considerable amount to secure and restore the compoenents he has. Amongst the material are indeed the items referred to by Setter donated by the Australians. Dick used to have annual open days and took a lot of trouble to allow interested parties to see the material. As it is all stored in a “domestic” environment, the components are not easy to photograph as they are in various locations on site and somewhat cramped in.
Let’s show a little respect for this guy and his efforts. I don’t think that one contributor to this thread taking the michael out of his name is very clever – it certainly won’t help anyone now wishing to gain access and cooperation to see the collection. I also doubt that Dick needs suggestions about what to do with the material he has amassed and is working upon, when he has struggled to achieve what the major UK museums have failed so far to do re this type.
Hear hear, i look forward to meeting the guy, still can’t believe theres a Boston just down the road from me, not the sort of thing you expect to turn up around here! Do you think he would mind me having a look round and taking photos?
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