Exhibit : Chronology of the global match industry
My parents read an article on matchbox collecting in the Daily Mail newspaper and as a result my society membership started in 1977. This was a few years after deciding to collect matchboxes, rather than big black beetles, whilst on a family holiday in Bulgaria.
Finding a new label, skillet or piece of information still gives me a thrill. My collecting interests are wide but I am particularly interested in S.J. Moreland & Sons Ltd of Gloucester, UK imports before WWII and issues from smaller countries.
I am a member of the society committee where I enjoy working with the other committee members on various projects and issues. Also, I have been the society auctioneer since the last century.
The hobby has been an important part of my life and the Society has an important role to play to ensure it is there for future generations.
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