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By: Grand Hotels, volcanic mud and thermal waters…. – The Educated Traveller

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:06:10 +0000

[…] when I was sick and on the journey to the spa. He even dressed up to amuse me in my favourite silk scarf here he is showing off, just for you (photo above). What a herb he […]

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By: Janet Simmonds

Janet Simmonds — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:24:07 +0000

In reply to Mary Lou Peters.

I’m pleased!!

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By: Mary Lou Peters

Mary Lou Peters — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:55:32 +0000

Just texted this post—it’s more meaningful now that I have one of these beautiful scarves of my very own. Thank you, Janet!

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By: The Map Room – The Educated Traveller

The Map Room – The Educated Traveller — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:09:02 +0000

[…] You can learn so much from maps. This next example is a silk scarf, with a map printed on it. It is a copy of a World War II map that was given to Allied Forces (British, American, Canadian, Australian) military personnel who were dropped by parachute, behind enemy lines in the 1940s. The scarf was a handy piece of kit, you could use it as a bandana, face covering or a bandage for a sprained ankle. Most importantly you could use it to orientate yourself once you’d recovered from the drop and were trying to work out your exact location. The back story to these ‘silk escape scarves’ is fascinating, I couldn’t resist writing about it. The silk escape scarf… […]

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By: Janet Simmonds

Janet Simmonds — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 18:39:50 +0000

In reply to Paradise Mill and Silk Museum, Macclesfield, England | Sandra's Town & Country.

This is WONDERFUL I got married at Macclesfield Registry Office in September 1988. I will celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary in 3 weeks. I’ve never been to the Silk Museum – now I’m coming, very soon!

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By: Paradise Mill and Silk Museum, Macclesfield, England | Sandra's Town & Country

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 17:11:26 +0000

[…] had first read about these scarves in a post on the Educated Traveler blog, here. At the Silk Museum, there are a few display cases about escape scarves, including one containing […]

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By: Janet Simmonds

Janet Simmonds — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 11:44:18 +0000

In reply to Alessandra.

Thank you Alessandra – remind me of South of France dates when you get close to departure! Janet x

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By: Alessandra

Alessandra — Sun, 27 May 2018 05:06:50 +0000

What a cool story! Loved reading about the history of how a practical tool came to be a desireable clothing item! And you got one, Janet! Keep telling us these stories! Always delicious reads!

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By: Francesca Blench

Francesca Blench — Sat, 12 May 2018 14:35:34 +0000

In reply to Janet Simmonds.

Dear Janet,
I share your views entirely, and Maristravels!
I would love you to do this for me too. How much are they? Of course, I would like the one showing Italy too …

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By: Mary Lou Peters

Mary Lou Peters — Sat, 12 May 2018 12:22:07 +0000

Fascinating, Janet. You find the best stories—thank you for sharing them with us.

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