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iv acK n Ow l e d G m e n t s We should like to thank the following organisations and individuals who have contributed to this book: British Movietone News, Electronic Engineering, Illustrated London News, Radio Times, <strong>The</strong> Royal Warrant Holders Association Mr Leslie Bidmead, Mr John O'Neill, Mrs Doris Roberts, Mr Ian Robertson, Miss Pat Spencer K. G. & G. B. ‘Changes and a New Millennium’ Jean Miller, 2001 Illustration on previous page: An early Roberts’ portable in a setting typical <strong>of</strong> the period (Dennis Knight, 1987) Published by Roberts Radio Limited, PO Box 130, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8YT First Edition, 1987 Designed by Caroline Reeves 70th Anniversary Edition, 2001 Printed by ISBN 0 9512590 0 8 © Roberts Radio Limited, 2001
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