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Three French history biographies (Chelmsford, CM1)
The one with no title on the front is "The Sun King and his Loves". The Real Queen of France is nearly new. The life of François I is an old large paperback.
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Small Ira Sankey Hymn Book (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Early 20th century small hymn book, still in one piece and still readable. Also has the scores for piano.
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Wool oddments (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Small number of wool oddment balls from the 1980s.
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Crochet thread (Chelmsford, CM1)
Old box of crochet thread, probably 1950s or earlier, found amongst my great aunts things. I no longer craft, but someone might be able to use it. Auntie used to make lace edgings with it, for her 'bust bodices', and other clothing.
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Embroidery projects mats runner (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
We were taught to embroider at school, these are very old printed mats and a runner belonging to my great aunt. Probably 1950s or earlier. I got just over half way through one, and started another. I'm never going to pick this up again. The old fashioned needlework bag is included.
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One largish green velvet curtain (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Never used. Bought to use as fabric for an abandoned project. It's not faded that's the light catching it on the photo, it has been in storage for years.
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A Mediaeval Miscellany. Hardback (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Beautiful hardback book, never read, but very decorative!
23d
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Old 19" Sony screen, VGA cable (Chelmsford, CM1)
Withdrawn
Old Sony screen, with VGA cable, have taken photo of the connectors.
23d
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Dark wood bookcase (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Large dark wood solid bookcase, quality furniture, the shelves come out but it doesn't come apart. 192cm high, 88 cm wide. Some staining to shelves, and some small knocks, but would come up beautiful with some tlc.
23d
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Short lengths of metal tubing (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
From a fabric wardrobe which collapsed, ruler tape in photo is 1m long. Most of them are 1.5cm diameter. Thought I'd offer here before chucking them out, in case anyone can reuse.
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Excess food items (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Two packs of Koko Kids 1L UHT milk substitute. Well in date, but I don't like the taste, too creamy for me. These two are unopened. Five unopened packs of Kallo rice cakes. Four have a BB date of 13th August 2025, one went out of date in April so is probably still OK. I stopped eating rice cakes, nothing wrong with them. Jar of Percol Columbian coffee, 100g. I drank the other jar I had, but I didn't like it. Unopened. Happy to split. Update: Rice cakes and coffee are promised. Koko Kids 1L cartons are still available.
76d
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Water saving pack (Chelmsford, CM1)
Withdrawn
Water saving pack of tap inserts, plant pot crystals. New and unused. Padded bag in the photo has been taken.
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Bundle of Old T Shirts (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Nine old black T shirts, washed, very faded, might be ok for rags. Size L.
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Bag of C4 padded envelopes (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Bag of unused padded envelopes, white. Will fit A4. Very old, just found in the roof, will probably need to be sealed with tape.
83d
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Box of 100 C5 padded envelopes (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Unused, but very old now, just found them in the roof, will probably need to be taped to seal.
83d
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Out of date beans and pearl barley (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Found a stash of pearl barley, lentils and chickpeas, years out of date, unopened, probably rock hard by now. Anyone making bean bags or similar? Could be used for all kinds of crafts.
156d
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Ten 500g bags of pasta (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Fusili. Decent pasta, bogof offers, didn't realise I had so much, until I did a stock check, it's all well in date. Happy to split.
239d
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Freeview box about 13 years old (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Freeview box (Icecrypt) about 15 years old, was still working when last used in 2012. Was used to convert analogue TV to digital.
255d
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Hose and cable clamps (Chelmsford, CM1)
Expired
Hose and cable clamps, various sizes. I've bought far too many...
279d
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Durham Mission Tune Book (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Late 19th century hymn book, slim volume, reasonable condition for its age.
279d
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Mirror in Parchment hardback book (Chelmsford, CM1)
Expired
Ex library book, academic book about the Luttrell Psalter.
279d
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A Distant Mirror hardback book (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Academic book about the 14th century. Good condition, dated 1979, but still a decent read.
279d
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IKEA dark cherry display bookcase (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Can be dismantled to transport, but whole at the moment. 200x80x35cm without the extension.
331d
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Black metal wire CD rack (Chelmsford, CM1)
Expired
Black metal wire CD rack, 95cm tall. Good condition.
331d
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Books about churches (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Books about churches, plus another not in the photo about cathedrals. Good condition couple have been read once.
331d
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Observers books (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Butterflies and Wild Flowers, 1960s, not great condition, but still readable.
344d
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Portable stereo system (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Generally good condition but TAPE PLAYER NO LONGER WORKS it mangles tapes. 60 cm wide x 19 cm deep x 28cm high. Thought I'd offer it here, if anyone can fix it. Otherwise it's off to the tip next week.
344d
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Ripping Yarns scripts (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Hardback book, looks old and tired but still works.
1y
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In Search of England book (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Michael Wood's famous hardback book. Good condition.
1y
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The Flight of Dragons, book (Chelmsford, CM1)
Gifted
Large hardback book. Not sure if this is supposed to be a children's book or not. Fun fantasy book proving the existence of dragons.
1y