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Thought I would post the link to this great set of historical photographs from wilson582's gallery here on UKC in case you have not seen them.

http://www.ukclimbing.com/photos/author.html?id=184831
 jcw 08 Sep 2015
In reply to Christheclimber:
Totally agree. Not just the climbers and the period, but as I commented on one of them a real feel for trad climbing without stitching, enhancing or what have you. Sure,the author knew how and where to take the picture, but there is a real feeling for what he was doing which shines through nearly all these photos.
In reply to Christheclimber:

Briliant - thanks to you and Rod W (please post more!).

jcm
 radddogg 08 Sep 2015
In reply to Christheclimber:

Some scary stuff.

Joe Brown top roping prior to first ascent.... Johnny Redhead wouldn't approve..
 Chris Craggs Global Crag Moderator 08 Sep 2015
In reply to Christheclimber:

Some great shots in there,

Chris
abseil 08 Sep 2015
In reply to Christheclimber:

Fantastic set of photos! More photos, please, more!
In reply to Chris Craggs:

Interesting to see the most are tying in directly around the waist which I remember doing when I started in 1973. Many of the climbers are wearing EB's/PA's in 1958, do you know when they were first introduced to the UK?
 Babika 08 Sep 2015
In reply to Christheclimber:

Brilliant photos - thanks for posting and highlighting.
In reply to jcw:

You have some classic photographs in your gallery, really enjoyed them, cheers.
Rigid Raider 08 Sep 2015
In reply to Christheclimber:

I still have a pair of red and black PAs, which my Dad must have bought in about 1966 I guess. I remember him enthusing about these new rock slippers. They are still perfectly usable.
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