I was amazed when I opened the battered old suitcase and found eight certificates!
Category: victorian history
Lewis William Turner from Smallacombe Farm, Dawlish, Devon.
I found this wonderful old photo at Chard Market last Thursday, on the cart is written L.Turner. Dawlish
Lippiatt, Searle, Cobb & Alder Old Photos (Part 3)
At first, after reading the back of the group photo below, I really hoped I could find Grandpa Searle & I have!
Maiwand 1880 by BSM William Paton
An account of Maiwand 1880, by BSM W.Paton, plus four appointments to the office, of him & two other members of his family, spanning three Monarchs, Queen Victoria, King Edward & George
George Painter & Frances Elizabeth Coller Marriage & Baptism of William Valentine Jeans
Sometimes when I’m rummaging through large boxes of old photos & allsorts, I just see something that takes my eye, these are two such things, 10p each !! A marriage certificate & a Baptism card. At the time I never know quite what I’ve got, but just that it looks interesting..So often I can’t wait…
Happy Christmas & New Year
Thought I would end the year 2013 showing you a little of what’s to come for 2014. Not long ago I acquired 3 more Victorian Albums with some photos inside. I am just working on the first one at the moment, but here’s a sneak preview of some of the lovely pages to come…. Wishing…
