Comments on: The Metropolitan Machinists’ Co, 1905 https://spitalfieldslife.com/2026/02/07/the-metropolitan-machinists-co-1905-i/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:41:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: JerryW https://spitalfieldslife.com/2026/02/07/the-metropolitan-machinists-co-1905-i/#comment-1925389 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:41:37 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=206061#comment-1925389 Golly, postage was 1d (0.4p)!

]]> By: Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2026/02/07/the-metropolitan-machinists-co-1905-i/#comment-1925259 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:19:02 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=206061#comment-1925259 Thankyou for sharing your gems of insights into different times, I do really enjoy seeing delightful snippets such as this.
As someone who has been a keen cyclist for most of my life, I find the items seen in this catalogue/advertisement so fascinating. I had no idea that items such as the anatomical saddle or even the adjustable item existed 120years ago. Also I note how cycling products were available for both Men and Women, which is most pleasant to see in what were different times.

Its also lovely to be reminded of how repairable things were, and how incredible to think how disposable items have become now!

Thanks again

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