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Remembering Mother and Gran
Mom and dad in the living room of Hales Cottage Gran as a beautiful teen Gran, mom and me (look at those insanely chubby cheeks!) Thank you for the many ways that you have touched my life- thank you for … Continue reading
Posted in Art, historical, Kingston, old photographs, Photo of the week, primary resource
Tagged 317, Hales Cottage, Kingston, Mother's Day
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Celebration of May..
Posted in Art, Photo of the Day, Photo of the week
Tagged Celebration, harp, May 1, May Day, photo Friday, photography, primary colours
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Possibly the first ‘stop smoking’ campaign…
Posted in 1900-1914, Art, historical, Photo of the week, World War One
Tagged ashtray. stop smoking, grenade, smoking, World War One memorabilia
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Photo of the Week: Oahu and U.S. in WW II
The back of the photo says it is Oahu, one of Hawaii’s largest islands. The well known Pearl Harbour is located on this island. The photo is dated 1944 so the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour has already happened.
Posted in historical, Photo of the week, primary resource, World War Two
Tagged Oahu, old photo, tanks, United States, world war two
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The Duke of Athlone and Princess Alice
A photo I found in the basement. Canadian soldiers- from the back I can read; ‘…Princess Alice on reviewing stand.’ The new Governor General of Canada in 1940 was the uncle of Gorge VI, the Earl of Athlone. His wife … Continue reading
