I remember his shop and the Ellis one as well, they were both in Fulham one in Dawes Road and the other in Lille Road. Can't remember which was which but I attended St.Dunstan's School in Fulham for metalwork and woodwork classes from 1959 to 62 and as a schoolboy we use to gloat at what was on offer in their respective windows. Wally Green's stuff back then was definitely fitted with transfers. I have seen original Paris's frames fitted with both copal fixed transfers and stencil painted graphics. I know for a fact that the restart Paris's mostly have Paris done by the later method and perhaps these original frames were refinished by them. I honestly don't know. I was very interested in Norris's comments about Gillott's and Rotrax frames. "Rotrax frames have always enjoyed an enviable reputation in the UK, often being compared with the best frames from the Gillott workshop. Like Gillotts they are readily recognisable..for some reason or other. I have never been able to tell the differences but I would like a few pointers from a well reputed frame builder as to how these two makes are readily recognisable. The only way I could tell is by their frame numbers, headbadges or by their better quality frames distinctive lug patterns. Please Norris let me into the secret as to how to spot these two makes when they are no obvious clues. I am an absolute numpty when it comes to the finer and subtle points on frame manufacture.
Thats all for now. Keep those wheels spinning, in your memories if not still on the road. Be lucky Mick Butler Huntingdon UK.