FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MEMORY LANE
Memory Lane is a mail order magazine publisher specialising in dance music and jazz mainly of the 30s and 40s. Click on About Memory Lane above.
Can you provide information about a particular artiste, band, record, book, etc?
As a small organisation, we just have not the resources to provide this on an individual basis. However, if you are a registered subscriber to Memory Lane we will help you if we have information on file. (To subscribe, click on "Subscribe to Memory Lane" above.) Otherwise we suggest you advertise in Memory Lane. (Click on Advertising In Memory Lane above). Alternatively, if you are, or become, a subscriber to Memory Lane you may be able to have a readers' letter published requesting your information. (But we cannot gurantee to publish all letters received!)
How do I obtain copies of Memory Lane?
It is only available by subscription. Click on
"Subscribe to Memory Lane" above.
How do I know when my subscription expires?
We always send a reminder when renewal is due. Joe Loss
Can Memory Lane feature my favourite artiste?
We note all requests for coverage of your favourite artistes and we will feature them in Memory Lane as soon as we can.
Is there a Memory Lane Party?
The Memory Lane Party Night normally held annually in London. Click on Memory Lane Social Events above.
I've heard about the Memory Lane Guided Walks. Please tell me more.
Memory Lane offers a guided London walk each Spring to view locations associated with the British Dance bands and Al Bowlly. Click on Memory Lane Social Events above.
How do I send money for Memory Lane and other publications?
Please make cheques, etc., payable to "Memory Lane" and send sterling drawn on a bank in London if sending from abroad, including Eire. We do not accept credit cards at present.
How do I obtain re-issue CDs and cassettes?
Click on Contacts and Links above where you will find Memory Lane's Directory of Nostalgic CD and Cassette Suppliers and Manufacturers, most of whom sell by mail order. Otherwise try the major internet suppliers, such as HMV, Amazon or CDNow.
How do I Obtain or dispose of old records, gramophones, books, magazines, etc. and including custom made cassettes?
We suggest you try advertising in Memory Lane. Many people have obtained or disposed of items in this way. It is excellent for finding that special "want". Click on Advertising In Memory Lane above.
Can you give me the address of…?
It is not our policy to provide private addresses and telephone numbers as we generally hold these details confidentially. Many people do not agree with having their addresses passed on.
Can you provide valuations of old records, books, etc?
It is difficult to value items as so much depends on their condition, rarity, collectability, etc. However, we will give you an assessment of the total value of a collection of records if you care to send a list, your assessment of their condition and standard valuation fee of £8.00 per hundred records, or part thereof, listed with a minimum fee of £16.00.