Tag Archives: history

A Deadly Colour

Posted on February 8, 2020 by brushedwithmystery

Matilda  Scheurer and Frances Rollo were killed by emerald green. History only remembers  what is noteworthy at the time, and usually for a reason.   We know the last few days of Matilda  Scheurer and Frances Rollo, but will never know … Continue reading →

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Salisbury Plain

Posted on November 30, 2019 by brushedwithmystery

Colonel Bedell on Salisbury Plain- another found family photo..

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Kitty Jay

Posted on July 14, 2018 by brushedwithmystery

I have visited the grave at least once before on Dartmoor.  You could easily miss it; save for a flash of colour at the side of the road and the elevated earth and stone that marks the resting place.  The … Continue reading →

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The Red Barn Murder

Posted on April 23, 2018 by brushedwithmystery

They had tried to run away together at least twice before May.  This time it was going to happen.  She fumbled with the unaccustomed buttons of William’s shirt.  She was going to dress as a young man so that no … Continue reading →

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A New Leaf…

Posted on May 5, 2017 by brushedwithmystery

It is almost a year since I came to the fork in the road and walked a new path.  I started this blog as a way to share my family papers and artifacts; to share my love of history.  My … Continue reading →

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