Brushed With Mystery

A Toast to Persephone

Posted on January 22, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

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Salisbury Plains: 1915

Posted on January 22, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

During World War One, Canadian troops were trained at Valcartier (I found some of the pictures of this training camp in my gran’s photographs, and have posted some of them on this site). After their training, the Canadian troops were transported to Britain, and specifically Salisbury Plain to start a four month training program in England.

My great grandfather was a Colonel in World War One. His family followed him on his journey. I have just found a journal that my grandfather wrote of his experience in Britain as a young lad.

My gran’s brother also went over to serve. My gran transcribed a lot of his letters into her journal- I’ve read a couple of excepts- very interesting indeed. I will share as time permits.

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The Duke of Athlone and Princess Alice

Posted on January 16, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

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 was Princess Alice, granddaughter of Queen Victoria. The couple were strong supporters of the Canadian war effort.

I found more pictures of this couple in the basement…