Sizing Up Crowns Through the Ages ; Paignton Probus Club Members Heard Guest Speaker John Read, From Brixham Probus, Give a Fascinating Illustrated Talk About Crowns From Ancient Egypt to Present Day Taking in More Than 20 Countries Around the World.

Herald Express; Torquay (UK) › October 23, 2007

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Paignton Probus Club members heard guest speaker John Read, from Brixham Probus, give a fascinating illustrated talk about crowns from ancient Egypt to present day taking in more than 20 countries around the world.

John's fascination with royal headgear arose from his career with the Rolex watch company whose crown logo stirred his curiosity.

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Sizing Up Crowns Through the Ages ; Paignton Probus Club Members Heard Guest Speaker John Read, From Brixham Probus, Give a Fascinating Illustrated Talk About Crowns From Ancient Egypt to Present Day Taking in More Than 20 Countries Around the World.

The colourful slide show depicted crowns of various sizes and weight, many made...

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