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In the early 1940s, the Royal Mint replaced the familiar image of a portcullis on the threepenny coin with a thrift plant. This was part of the government’s campaign reminding the public of the need f

Was really interested to read your article about Twiddle Muffs (issue No 8104). A few years ago, our WI made hundreds, but we also made twiddle cushions as we realised men were happier with the cushio

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