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The Story of ‘Our Grandad’s Treasured Photos’
Our Nearest & Dearest Our family does not have many early photos. Just a few very precious ones. Grandad’s two sons always took pride of place on the china cabinet. Grandad’s early days are marked by these two photos, … Continue reading →
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Tagged albums, archival, conservation, Family history, Grandad's Box, memories, pages, photographs, scan, slideshow, storage, tips
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The Story of ‘Our Great Grandmother’s Sewing Box’.
What about the Box? Nowadays, our great grandmother’s old sewing box is much the worse for wear, but still loved and treasured regardless. There’s no picture of Nanna so that’s all there is. The box’s story has become interwoven with … Continue reading →
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Tagged 1881 census, 1912, aberdeen, demosthenes, england, Family Search, General Register Office, Great Grandmother, GRO, immigrants, inlaid, manchester, melbourne, PRO, Public Record Office of Victoria, rosewood, sewing box, The Argus, titanic, Trove, victorian, white star line
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The Story of ‘Our Grandad and his Box’.
What’s in the Box? Somewhere, everywhere there are boxes. Hidden in our cupboards, drawers and dark corners. Once loved and cherished for the secrets or treasures that were held most dear, but time moves on and so do we. Our … Continue reading →
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Tagged box, ephemera, Family history, grandad and his box, hoard, keepsakes, memorabilia, momentos, treasures
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