Thanks again for all suggestions.
In the two minutes today when it wasn't raining, I went out and popped the hood and had a rummage around the battery. In addition to a little corrosion, I did check the connections - they *looked* ok, but having said that, there's some gunk (oil, moisture) there as well.
Wiped a bit off - and seems to be onto something. I tried turning the key again, at least this time there was an effort from the starter to turn the engine. It wasn't successful, but it at least helps narrow things down. (Disturbingly, both the speedometer and rev counter needles flickered after I let go of the key)
Tomorrow, weather willing, I will pop the hood open again, and clean/dry all the electrical components (it really was moist and dripping in there) and see how that goes.
My gut is that a clean and dry of all the electrics may get me on my way, or least turn the engine over again.
/Watch this space - and thanks to all for your suggestions!/
Posted Jan 2, 2013 (11 years ago)