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Reverse of Tintype with Pricelist, Leeds, 1860s
Walton, Photographer, New Briggate, Leeds.
Portrait of Salvation Army Members, Hereford, estimated late 1870s
1st October 1872 – The Front page, 140 years ago.
Some light reading for the train today. The Times, 1st October 1872.
Surrey Walking Club, 1837
Founded in 1899, the Surrey Walking Club made an unfortunate choice of emblem - the swastika, an ancient symbol of good fortune - shown here on this certificate to Mr W J Harris, who walked 3 miles in 31 minutes and 43 seconds on 1st September 1937.
25th September 1894 – Property Sale in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
Photos of France, Early 1900s. Location Unknown
I've acquired a small photo album containing what appears to be sight-seeing photos of France. As well as shots of people, there are shots of street scenes, viaducts, war memorials, houses etc., a selection are posted below. Would love to identify dates and locations...
21st September 1803 – Birth of Mary Pugh
From The Family Bible of Griffith Owen and Ann Pugh of Dollgelly, Wales
Wedding certificate of William Henry Wilkinson
Heather of Nutfield Genealogy has been in touch regarding the large framed wedding certificate of William Henry Wilkinson She writes: "The person who gave it to me would like to go to a close relative or descendant. Free. It is very nicely framed, and a...
20th September 1904 – Birth of Irene Housden, Saffron Walden
From the Housden Family Bible
Basic “Buy” and “Make an Offer” now in place
After a fraught day wrestling with Ruby on Rails, databases, and servers, basic "Buy Now" and "Make an Offer" functionality is now in place for UK residents. I am working hard to get this working for International orders, but in the meantime if there is anything on...
