More of the old photos & more information about his biological Mum’s side of the family, GINN
Tag: Ancestry
Vicars & Nuns. Canon Robert Sparke Hutchings & Rev George Cyril Hutchings
I have found that Robert Sparke Hutchings was the very first Vicar of St Andrew’s Church, Monkton Wyld in 1850
Phillip Henry Bentham Salisbury Military Connections
For both the injured and the lost
I ask you to keep count with me
Of all the wars and what they cost ……
Spiritualism & Ethel Mary Welch
A couple of months ago at a Car Boot sale I came across three old photos in a bag. Having a quick look I could see they were the same lady & with writing on the back, the seller saw me looking & said dismissivly “oh those have all been written on” Just what I…
Quaker Wedding 1820 by Percy Bigland
We have a super Market in Bridport on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s. The Saturday one is the largest, and there are many selling Antiques and Vintage stuff. I have often picked up Old Photos when we’ve been wandering along the stalls. On a recent visit I saw this large picture hanging outside a stallholders house, by…
Ellen & William Fairbank of Lelley
A beautifully dressed Lady, probably a mourning photo
Wreford S P Clements ❤️ Margaret M Inglis
In celebration of St Valentine’s day, I’m sharing with you one of my favourite Wedding old photos. …That magical look of love….The Bride & Groom both looking splendid ! The Bride wearing a gorgeous dress & full length veil, with lovely bouquet. The groom is soooo smart too, pin striped trousers & tails & also…
Turner, Watts & Latter Family
And among the junk in one box on a stall I found a marriage certificate ! Who would throw that out !
The Wallace Family Old Photos
What a super Old Photo !! They look a lovely family, certainly not poor. The children and the parents are all very well dressed. When you turn it over there are names written on the back ! What a bonus ! It says “ L-R My Grandmother, Isabella Wallace, My Mother, L/Ginetta Wallace, My Uncle,…
The Silby & Seagust Family
I love family group photos, and when the name of the family is written on the back..just pure gold for me. Once again I had a very lucky find. I hadn’t realized until I got home, that I had found three old photos from the same family ! How fabulous ! Below is the back…
