Monthly Archives: August 2008

Yay, the Postcards Have a New Home!

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

I’m pleased to announce that the Motley Postcards have found a new home. The lovely Sheila from A Postcard a Day has offered to take them.  They will be doubly famous and appearing on her blog in the near future … Continue reading →

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The Lost Souls

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

These 2 are photographs mounted on postcards.  As you can see, they are probably from the First World War period.  I often wonder in these cases, whether the person photographed survived or not. These are the last of my pictures.  … Continue reading →

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The Duchess & Lost in Austen

Posted on August 28, 2008 by

I’ve a couple of things to talk about that are coming up for our viewing pleasure. Most of you will probably have heard that the film ‘The Duchess’ based on the bio by Amanda Foreman about Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire … Continue reading →

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Psychosocial – Slipknot

Posted on August 24, 2008 by

Yay, I’ve been waiting so long for new music – now just need tour.  Album out tomorrow too!

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Presenting the Motley Postcards

Posted on August 21, 2008 by

Could you give us a home? Please comment or email if you require more details about particular postcard(s).

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The Keeper Family

Posted on August 20, 2008 by

To follow on from my Motleys post, these are 3 photos I will probably be keeping. When looking at the back of the images I noticed they have ‘Mother’, ‘Father’ and ‘Lilian’ inscribed on them.  I am particularly fond of … Continue reading →

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The Hound of the Baskervilles at Castle Fraser!

Posted on August 18, 2008 by

I quite fancy this one myself… (Obviously I didn’t create this poster, so image is not under my copyright.)

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The Motleys, Or Could You Love Us?

Posted on August 16, 2008 by

Some of you may have noticed a little while ago I mentioned that I purchased a Victorian photo album.  I’m going to try and photograph it carefully to show you all, but it is in a very sorry state, and … Continue reading →

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A-Castle Hunting We Will Go!

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

It’s no secret here about my great love of castles. Well, never mind that, my great love of the majority of historic buildings! When I’m not doing the day job, I’ll be researching something. It could be my family history, … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are? – Back This Week

Posted on August 11, 2008 by

Hello fellow genealogy fans!  Those of you based in the UK, or with access to BBC TV will be pleased to know that the programme ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ is back this Wednesday 13 August, BBC1 at 9pm … Continue reading →

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