Do we need a Petroliana Blog?

                                          

                  
                   Most hobbies have an endless series of magazines & clubs relating to their hobby.
                                In the U.K. we have virtually nothing.
 
         Are we illiterate, disinterested, solitary people?
Are there just not enough of us involved in our hobby to make it worth the effort of publishing regular Petroliana stuff?

                 ...I don't think either of these statements are true.

  The three books I have published on Petroliana have always been enthusiastically received with an instant demand for more on the subject. My website, www.petroliana.co.uk receives thousands of "hits" every week. Beaulieu Autojumble, the best place to meet other collectors, gets record visitors in their thousands every year. Richard Edmond's specalist Petroliana auctions are growing in frequency and volume every year with demand and prices very strong. New collectors come to the hobby constantly, helped by the great interest in classic cars and motoring for pleasure.

                               SO, LET'S DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

            This Blog space is available for you to exchange information, photo's and your hobby with other collectors. It's totally free, designed for enthusiasts and has no commercial affiliations.
            Here you can tell how you got involved with collecting Petroliana, write about your special area of interest, whether pumps, signs, globes, tins etc. or a particular brand. You can share techniques on restoration, show photo's of old garages, or advise others about replicas to avoid. Collectors are always interested in new finds and additions to your garage or shed.
           
                                                            HAVE A GO!

                 You don't need to be a professional to post something on this blog. If the spelling is wrong or the picture not quite perfect, it doesn't matter. Fellow collectors want to share your interest and will thank you for having a go!

          I'll start things off with a couple of articles about my collection and let's see what happens.

                                                                                                                      Alan Chandler.