With the big day on the way, the only thing I want for Christmas is for good manners to make a triumphant return. As I’m sat writing this, a waitress has brought over a plate of piping hot food. I stop what I’m doing and take the time to thank her and smile warmly. I […]
I’ve recently become quite obsessed with vintage Tootal ties. In a short space of time, my collection has amassed to 26. Considering that my entire tie collection previously stood at around the sixty mark and you’ll appreciate that’s quite the increase. You may be wondering what is it that I find so appealing about Tootal. […]
I’m afraid that if you were to search the internet for ‘Sabrina’, most of the results will be for a teenage witch from the 1990s. If you’re from an older generation or like me, have an interest in previous eras, then Sabrina will bring up something altogether quite different in the ‘search result’ of your […]
We’re now in June, it would seem. Crikey, where has this year gone? Dressing well during the scorching heat can be a tricky task. This is one outfit I recently cobbled together, which I thought I would share with you. Now, here’s the thing so prepare yourself – not a single item was obtained second-hand, […]
Gadzooks! It’s been a while since I last featured the extraordinary military exploits of a serviceman. To make amends for this gross error of forgetfulness, I have two heroes to share with you today. Please step forward, Sergeant Peter King and Private Thomas Leslie Cuthbertson. Their remarkable story led to Raymond Foxall’s book, The Amateur Commandos […]
In which G.M. Norton enlists the help of a timeless beauty as he introduces a new feature to your favourite periodical. Regular readers will know that I previously wrote about one of my style heroes, Sir Roger Moore. As a firm believer in equalities, in addition to showcasing stylish gentlemen, it only seems decent to […]
I recently managed to purloin a vintage Smiths Deluxe watch. Made in England at their Cheltenham factory, Smiths watches have a truly fascinating history. Edmund Hillary wore a Smiths Deluxe (the A404) when he climbed Mount Everest in 1953. And when Vivian Fuchs and Edmund Hillary successfully led the Trans-Antarctic Expedition across Antarctica in 1958, […]
In which G.M. Norton enlists the help of a timeless beauty as he introduces a new feature to your favourite periodical. Regular readers will know that I previously wrote about one of my style heroes, Sir Roger Moore. As a firm believer in equalities, in addition to showcasing stylish gentlemen, it only seems decent to […]
Crikey! This periodical reaches a rather important milestone tomorrow, dear readers. Believe it or not, the very first Norton of Morton periodical posting was published at 4 o’clock on Saturday 8th September 2012 – one whole year ago! Time for a birthday celebration, what? It’s fair to say that champagne corks will be flying at […]
Well chumrades, Spring has now sprung with daffodils standing as flowery proof. As we’re now in a new season, it means that a new edition of In Retrospect magazine is available for your reading pleasure. We’re now on issue 10 which feels like quite an achievement to move into double figures. As Editor-at-Large, I’m not […]
We’re now in June, it would seem. Crikey, where has this year gone? Dressing well during the scorching heat can be a tricky task. This is one outfit I recently cobbled together, which I thought I would share with you. Now, here’s the thing so prepare yourself – not a single item was obtained second-hand, […]
I’ve recently become quite obsessed with vintage Tootal ties. In a short space of time, my collection has amassed to 26. Considering that my entire tie collection previously stood at around the sixty mark and you’ll appreciate that’s quite the increase. You may be wondering what is it that I find so appealing about Tootal. […]
Since the beginning of May, I’ve been on the campaign trail, urging people to vote for this periodical in the National Vintage Awards. Keen to be crowned the Best Vintage Blog in Blighty, I’ve been fortunate to still be in the running as we approach the final seven days. Like an elaborate game of Cat […]
In which G.M. Norton dashes to London for a meeting of moustaches. As regular readers will recall, upon growing the required upper lip appendage with graspable extremities, I joined the prestigious Handlebar Club. The Handlebar Club was formed in 1947 by Jimmy Edwards. It is a thoroughly decent Club to be a member of. The […]