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Anorak, a Term of Abuse
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- Defines and derivates anorak and trainspotting.
Basher Speak
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- Glossary of trainspotters' words and phrases.
BBC News: Plane-spotters knew the risks
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- Discusses different views of plane spotters in Britain and Greece, following the arrest of a group of spotters on charges of spying. By Angelos Stangos.
British Studies - Trainspotting
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- Describes the appearance, behavior and interests of British trainspotters, with glossary of terms.
Going Native
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- Describes trainspotter stereotypes, use of the term as an insult, and how spotting culture has changed over time.
Guardian Unlimited - Net Notes: Trainspotters
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- Mark Oliver's hyperlinked guide to the best sites on those who spot trains.
Guardian Unlimited - Notes and Queries: Anorak
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- Discusses the meaning and derivation of the term anorak as applied to a person.
The Joys of Birdwatching
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- Defines and considers the appeal of birdwatching and twitching.
Memories of a Train Spotting Lady
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- Personal history of becoming a trainspotter, with poetic opus.
Siliconmom - Trainspotting
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- Personal view of reasons for a change in opinion towards trainspotting.
What is Aircraft Spotting
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- Contains history, different areas of interest, and personal experiences.
Zest for Birds - Twitching: Birders, Rarities and Ethics
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- Contains classification of groups of birders and birder ethics.
Guardian Unlimited: Ooh - Is that a Belgian F-16
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- Examines the reasons why people plane spot and how it reflects underlying British eccentricity. By Stephen Moss.
(November 23, 2001)
The Savvy Traveller: Trainspotting
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- Martin Stott's interviews with train spotters and railway enthusiasts in York. Text and audio.
(November 17, 2000)
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