Practical Mechanics
was a monthly British
magazine devoted mostly to
home mechanics and
technology. It was first
published by
George Newnes,
Ltd., in October 1933, and
ran for 352 issues until the
magazine's termination in
August 1963. Practical
Mechanics was edited by
Frederick J. Camm
until his death in 1959.
With an emphasis on things
its readers could reasonably
construct themselves, the
magazine featured numerous
articles on how to build
things around one's house,
such as a sink or bathtub.
It also regularly featured
more fanciful articles on
how to build things with
less obvious applications
around the home, for example
a
Geiger counter,
or an aeroplane for £25 (not
including the cost of an
engine). The early issues
were in black and white.
In September of 1962, the
title was changed to
"Practical Mechanics &
Science" and the scope
broadened to cover "more
than just the home
workshop". The change was
accompanied by the use of a
better paper and, of course,
a raise in the issue price. |
