1940 photograph vintage pushchair
Sometimes when looking on auction sites or at flea markets I come across old photographs of families, the ones with prams in them are always worth a second glance but I think how sad that photos which...
View ArticleMemories of Silver Cross coachbuilt pram
A few years ago one of the readers of this website sent me this lovely story about her memories of pushing a pram, long before she had babies of her own. I thought it would be nice to share it again...
View ArticlePRAM OF MONTH – AUGUST, SILVER CROSS KENSINGTON
AUGUST’S pram of the month is a Silver Cross Kensington model that was mine. This model is still made by Silver Cross, but the shackles are now much bulkier and personally I think they detract from the...
View ArticleSo what is the answer?
Whenever a new member subscribes to www.VintagePramFan.com we ask them one question – ‘if you were sitting next to me right now what would you ask about prams?’ Recently I received this wonderful reply...
View ArticlePrams used in Japan by modern parents
A few years ago I spent some time in Japan and of course one of the things I noticed whilst there was prams! Not a coachbuilt to be seen anywhere, much to my disappointment, but it was interesting...
View ArticlePram advertising
Have you ever seen any television adverts for prams? I don’t think I have, there are plenty of ads for baby products from nappies to food but why not prams I wonder. How do today’s young parents find...
View ArticleVintage Pram book – Dublin’s working prams
If you have ever been to Dublin you may have seen street traders selling goods such as fruit, vegetables and flowers from a vintage pram. Apparently this was quite commonplace not so very long ago,...
View ArticleSeptember Pram of the Month
Pram of the Month for August is a Wilsonette made by Silver Cross. These pushchairs were so useful, they could be used for a young baby who needed to lie flat and would last until the child became too...
View ArticleCoachbuilt pram – tyre paint/cleaning
As we move into autumn and more wet weather, your pram wheels will rapidly become dirty and need cleaning, perhaps after every outing. It is very important to keep the tyres and chromework clean and...
View ArticleWho made your pram?
I sometimes get messages from people who used to work in pram factories and I love to hear about their time there and other memories from people who had a coachbuilt pram. Silver Cross was a good...
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