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Capes on tour: Stone, Staffordshire. Part 4

by Pluvmantelo
August 21, 2025
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Back to Stone and Clair The Cape Queen came across a proper car accessory shop. Once a common sight in almost any high street many have suffered as motorists go online to buy their car’s needs. Of course, that means a motorist doesn’t get that …

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Capes on Tour: Congleton in black and white

by Pluvmantelo
July 3, 2025
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We’ve decided there aren’t enough black and white images of The Cape Queen, so it’s time to make up for that. And here’s a selection from our recent Congleton trip. No further comment’s needed from us, but what do you think? Should there be more …

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There’s no business like snow business

by Pluvmantelo
December 12, 2024
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Cold and bright the weather was and Clair The Cape Queen was out and about again for a stroll in the park. And the bright winter sunshine made her 1960s oilskin cycle cape look absolutely stunning – so much so that several dog-walkers said how …

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The most classic raincape?

by Pluvmantelo
January 30, 2024
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Is there a more classic raincape than the yellow oilskin cycle type? The Pluvmantelo office has been a’buzz with debate on this matter and while of course there’s no definitive answer, surely the yellow cycle cape is in with a shout? Here’s Clair The Cape …

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