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