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Monthly Archives: May 2011
World War One Photo #2: Ypres
If anyone can offer insight into this photo I would appreciate it. The back says “Ypres,” and the picture is evidently a contrast of a street scene before and after the Great War. The date on the arch is Roman … Continue reading
Posted in historical, historical media, media, old photographs, Photo of the Day, World War One
Tagged Old Photograph, The Great War, World War One, Ypres
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World War One Photos Found!
While in the basement of my infamous family home, I found a series of rolled up World War One Photos. They are AMAZING! I can’t wait to share them- I want to do some research first. My grandfather was a … Continue reading
The Battle of the Windmill
Morgan and I visited this historic site on Saturday. It looks like a lighthouse now, but it was a windmill in 1838. The site of a battle between two different ideologies: British patriots and anti-British rebels. On November 12, 1838 … Continue reading
Posted in children, historical, history and literature, Kingston, primary resource, spirit, Thoughts
Tagged Battle of the Windmill, change, history, Kingston, lighthouse, photography, Prescott, time, tower
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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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Brushed With Mystery 