Category Archives: Photos

The End of An Era

Posted on April 5, 2009 by

Been thinking about some family friends of ours in Austria, who have now retired.  They shut up their family run hotel for the last time on the 31 March. Wishing them a wonderful retirement, plus cue gratuitous Kitzbuehel picture.  One … Continue reading →

Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Photos, Places to go | 4 Comments

The Victorian Album

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I finally managed to finish photographing my Victorian album!  I know, it has taken me forever – but I have so many projects to get through at any one time. A brief introduction for any of you that don’t know, … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique, Costume, History, Photos | 6 Comments

Easter Chicks & Spring Frogs

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

The Mum has been working hard over the Winter period, and this is her latest project. Check out the variously outfitted chicks, and their long-legged frog friends!

Posted in Art, Photos | 4 Comments

Bigstones, Stone Circles of the UK

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Many of you more long term bloggers may remember Chris of Thermal‘s website about stone circles/ancient sites. After some time, the website has been completely overhauled, and you might want to check it out.  It is not completely finished yet, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photos, Places to go | 6 Comments

Mystery Church – Can You Help?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by

In the course of my research, I have come across the photo shown below. It is not inscribed on the back, but comes with other pictures of a tomb previously unknown to me.  The person I believed, was located in … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, History, Photos | 7 Comments

Hollywood Women

Posted on February 13, 2009 by

The last of the pictures I’ll be sharing, at least for a while.  Have to write up my films posts for the next installment. I do have a particular affection for Bebe Daniels, who made – unusually – a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, History, Photos, Videos | 5 Comments

The Models

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

Very pretty shampoo advertising cards dating from the 1920s.  The final picture is my favourite.

Posted in Antique, Costume, History, Photos | 5 Comments

Movie Glamour

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

As promised when I talked about First A Girl, I have dug out my movie memorabila from the 1920-1930s.  I’ve also talked before about some other favourites.  I hope that all the clips still work.  I’m amazed that some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, History, Photos | 1 Comment

A Memorial Lady

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

I bought this photograph from a flea-market at the same time as a bundle of World War I or Great War letters.  Along with a very battered Victorian Photograph Album that I bought some time ago from Ebay (I felt … Continue reading →

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Christmas Creature Projects

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

The Mum’s knitting projects are proceeding apace: All the mice that we had left here have now found new homes, though there are a few left in the castle. The penguins (shown here) are all gone! I didn’t even get … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Photos | 4 Comments