Indeed, you are correct. The mantua and other flat-cut gowns of the late 17th/early 18th centuries were the ancestors of most (if not all) women's gowns of the later 18th century. About to spend a day teaching their importance at Wimbledon College of Arts.

My dad credited First Overland for the inspiration. He died in 2020, but Peter Crinks is still alive (living in Australia). For my father it was the beginning of a career travelling all over the world (esp. South America). My parents met in Bolivia - my mother was working for an org. similar to VSO.

Hi Alex, looks good, but do you know about the 1960 Bristol Uni expedition? 6 young men (1 was my dad) went around the world in 2 Austin Gypsies. Neither car remains, but one of the team is still with us. www.nonesuchexpeditions.com/bristol-expe...

This makes me doubly happy because I live in Tottenham and grew up near Ipswich - perfect set of results.

It's just that the book is small - no?

Please may I be added?