Everything Else Curly, Royal Corps of Signals This man was known as Curly. He served in the Royal Corps of Signals, and he spent some time as a patient at the Royal Masonic Hospital in 1945.
Family #4 John Joseph Green, 1898-1971 John Joseph Green was my paternal grandfather. He was always known as Jack. He was born on 22nd January 1898 in Deptford, Kent.
Everything Else Winifred Annie Mary Farmer, 1924-2023 Winifred Annie Mary Farmer, (also known as Win and Winnie), was a friend of my mother's.
Family #5 Elizabeth Harvey Ellary, 1896-1986 My paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Harvey Ellary, was born on 24th April 1896 at St Nicholas, Deptford.
Family #6 Henry Whitehead, 1890-1961 My grandfather Henry Whitehead was born in North Aston, a small hamlet in Oxfordshire, on 30th July 1890.
Everything Else The story of Percy Page, 1929-1930 The tragic death of a toddler in 1930, and a questionable accusation of murder.
Everything Else Margaret Mellor and the Crested Eagle I found several pictures of my mother's friend Margaret Mellor in our family albums. Here is part of the story of the friendship between the two families.
Everything Else The Eagle Cycling and Social Club, Charlton My parents were members of the Eagle Cycling and Social Club, based at Church Lane, Charlton. The club was started in about 1940 by Tom Brown.
Family #2 John George Green, 1923-2001 My father, John George Green, was born on 9th August 1923 in Deptford. He had two brothers, Dennis and Leslie, and a sister, Betty.
Everything Else Joan Smith nee Wesbroom, friend of my mother Joan Margaret Wesbroom was born in Lambeth on 1st June 1923. She was a school friend of my mother's in Greenwich.
Family #3 Margaret Helen Whitehead, 1923-2015 My mother lived in Greenwich throughout WW2, and celebrated VE day on the streets of London. She then served as a VAD nurse in India.
Everything Else Richard Blake, North West Frontier Force Rifles - can you help? When my mother went to India as a VAD Nurse in 1945, she was allocated a young officer as an escort, Richard Blake of the North West Frontier Force Rifles.
Everything Else Update, February 2024 Where to begin... Those of you who follow me on social media may have seen that we have been on a bit of a rollercoaster this month. My husband Mike is in hospital. As he likes to say, he only went in for a cup of tea! Well actually, it
Everything Else Property Hunting on the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne, (North) Let's explore the northern half of the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne, and check out the property options in settlements along its route.
Everything Else Update, January 2024 Last time we spoke, in October, I had just tried out a new job, but that didn't work out for me, so what happened next?
Everything Else Property hunting on the Canal de Garonne (West) The Canal de Garonne, (formerly the Canal Latéral à la Garonne), is an excellent location for property hunting in France. We'll explore the western section in this post.
Everything Else Property hunting on the Canal de Roanne à Digoin, France Property hunting on the Canal de Roanne à Digoin, France. Come on a virtual cruise with me!
Everything Else Canalside homes for sale in France, December 2023 Today I'd like to share some bargain canalside properties in France, all of which are under €80,000!
Everything Else Les Petites Cités de Caractère and Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Les Petites Cités de Caractère and Les Plus Beaux Villages de France are two lists where you might just find the perfect place to buy your dream property in France.
Everything Else A guide to buying a house in Sancerre, France Sancerre is a beautiful little medieval city in France. Although relatively small, it has a fascinating history, wonderful gastronomy, and a vibrant community.
Everything Else Property Hunting on the River Adour The River Adour flows from the dramatic mountains of the Pyrénées, to the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast. Let's explore the towns and villages along its course.
Everything Else Property Hunting in the Haute-Vienne Are you interested in buying a property in the increasingly popular Haute-Vienne? Here's a post which you'll find helpful.
Everything Else French Property Prices Thinking of buying in France? Where can you find the best bargains, and where can you rule out? Which French departments give you the biggest house for your money?
Everything Else Property Hunting on the Canal du Nivernais Let's explore the towns and villages along the Canal du Nivernais in the very heart of France.
