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The Pump Position
If you look at my post no. 113 above, you will notice that I have put the pump behind the seat tube. This was because when I tried to put in front of the tube (which I consider the normal place), it interfered with the front changer.
This wouldn't work with most modern frames as there wouldn't be room for the pump between the back tyre and the seat tube.
Thanks for the info on the brake blocks ... I'll get some.
clubman
Thanks for identity on the blue sticky tape - Gem which with a bit of research shows that this was made by Advance Tapes Ltd in Leicester and appears to be from the 60s.
Re The pump position - It makes complete sense as to why cycle builders moved the position over time.
I've also seen the pump held on the rear of the seat tube, Was this just a rider preference or prior to the front seat tube position?