Category Archives: Family history
Curious in Cornwall
It’s amazing how my cousins can come up with great places to visit at the drop of a hat. Off to lunch in Cornwall. A traditional pub with some curiosities, present company excepted.
Curious in Cornwall
It’s amazing how my cousins can come up with great places to visit at the drop of a hat. Off to lunch in Cornwall. A traditional pub with some curiosities, present company excepted.
A cross-country service
I thought ‘cross-country’ was an adjectival phrase. Apparently it was being used as a noun. So I got onto the wrong train. A Cross-Country service not a Great Western Railway service. The indicator board at Bristol Temple Meads station noted
A cross-country service
I thought ‘cross-country’ was an adjectival phrase. Apparently it was being used as a noun. So I got onto the wrong train. A Cross-Country service not a Great Western Railway service. The indicator board at Bristol Temple Meads station noted
Worcester Cathedral
Despite damage by the Puritans, destroying murals and tombs, much beauty remains through the restoration work. The centre-piece is the tomb of King John – my 20th great grandfather.
Worcester Cathedral
Despite damage by the Puritans, destroying murals and tombs, much beauty remains through the restoration work. The centre-piece is the tomb of King John – my 20th great grandfather.
Brunel’s bridge
Great name – Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, although he never lived to see his creation finished in 1864. Work actually began in 1831, but the project was dogged
Brunel’s bridge
Great name – Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, although he never lived to see his creation finished in 1864. Work actually began in 1831, but the project was dogged
Hove, actually
A day with John and Ann and their grandaughter Martha. A seriously beautiful church where John assists in an associate capacity, and Ann is a Churchwarden. And the intricate woodwork and stonework were exceptional. And the magnificent organ. The font
Hove, actually
A day with John and Ann and their grandaughter Martha. A seriously beautiful church where John assists in an associate capacity, and Ann is a Churchwarden. And the intricate woodwork and stonework were exceptional. And the magnificent organ. The font
Guy’s Hospital
Nothing quite like a visit to hospital to make one queezy at the end of the day.Although St Thomas’ Hospital has relocated to the southern end of Westminster Bridge, it’s former neighbour, Guy’s Hospital, opened by Thomas Guy (who was
Guy’s Hospital
Nothing quite like a visit to hospital to make one queezy at the end of the day.Although St Thomas’ Hospital has relocated to the southern end of Westminster Bridge, it’s former neighbour, Guy’s Hospital, opened by Thomas Guy (who was
“And did those feet..”
I thought is was a park. Well, the sign said ‘Abney Park’ so I looked at the map to see how to get through to the cemetery entrance. Little did I know that when the website said you had to
“And did those feet..”
I thought is was a park. Well, the sign said ‘Abney Park’ so I looked at the map to see how to get through to the cemetery entrance. Little did I know that when the website said you had to
More Morrison mysteries
Subtitled : A Wapping Mess So many questions, so little time to find answers, and even fewer facts. On Wednesday I reported on the story of Alexander Morrison the Younger (1761-1816?) who was a ship chandler and coal merchant in
More Morrison mysteries
Subtitled : A Wapping Mess So many questions, so little time to find answers, and even fewer facts. On Wednesday I reported on the story of Alexander Morrison the Younger (1761-1816?) who was a ship chandler and coal merchant in
Wet in Wapping
A day searching out some family history sites despite a bit of wet weather. This is the actual entrance to the former London Docks, whose construction necessitated the demolition of the building in Wapping High St then occupied by Alexander
Wet in Wapping
A day searching out some family history sites despite a bit of wet weather. This is the actual entrance to the former London Docks, whose construction necessitated the demolition of the building in Wapping High St then occupied by Alexander
“You’ll be acting just like Irving in no time”.
It was with some trepidation that I assumed my seat in the Fortune Theatre this evening. I was in the front row. Of additional concern were the steps leading to the stage, only inches from my feet – audience participation?
“You’ll be acting just like Irving in no time”.
It was with some trepidation that I assumed my seat in the Fortune Theatre this evening. I was in the front row. Of additional concern were the steps leading to the stage, only inches from my feet – audience participation?
Father M 