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Exploring the Family Home..93 year old costume…
I found this in a trunk..and I thought I had seen it before…and remembered this photo….. 93 year old costume…wow! I also have the journal in which my gran prepares for this event…she sews this herself…amazing
Posted in historical, Kingston, old photographs
Tagged 1918, 93 year old costume, costume, journal, Kingston
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A Cable from the Front February 1, 1917
Great Gran’s Journal Feb 2, 1917 I was a very happy person when I went into town Wednesday 31st. I had just received a letter from Guy(her son). That was great joy of itself and in Guy’s letter were these … Continue reading
Posted in historical, history and literature, Kingston, primary resource, World War One
Tagged 1917, Bearwood, Kingston, primary document, submarine warfare
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Researching the Family
Doing research on the family- the truth is more tragic than I thought. I am having some challenge finding Great Gran Gamsby’s age. Her parents were married in 1844, and on her marriage announcement she is entitled the eldest daughter … Continue reading
Posted in historical, Kingston, old photographs
Tagged family, Guy Gamsby, Hales Cottage, Helen Gamsby, Robert Esson
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Christmas Cards of 1887
Posted in historical media, history and literature, Kingston, media, Uncategorized
Tagged 1800, cards, Christmas, Kingston, photography
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Christmas 1917
2/12/17 Dear Margorie, The Frenchmen all rave about these xmas cards. I received your nice long letter telling me about your trip to New York. I will write in a few days. Hope you and your mother have a pleasant … Continue reading
Posted in Art, history and literature, Kingston, World War One
Tagged 1917, Christmas, Christmas cards, World War One
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Brushed With Mystery 