Monthly Archives: November 2011

1912 Advert – Bowring Red Cross Line

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Map of the Isle of Arran

One of my favourite subject matters on postcards is that of maps.This card is a particular favourite! The Isle of Arran is situated in the Firth of Clyde between the Mull of Kintyre and Ayrshire. Kintyre is the small patch … Continue reading

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The Half Moon Pub circa 1900

Original image from a lantern slide.

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Book Meme – Day 04 – Favorite book of your favorite series

My Favourite book in the Elm Creek series is book 7, The Sugar Camp Quilt. Although fictional, a great deal of research has gone into the storyline of this book. The book is set in the fictional town of Creek … Continue reading

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Book Meme – Day 03 – Your favorite series

I have a few books that are part of a series that I collect, but I think my very favourite is the Elm Creek series by Jennifer Chiaverini. Here is a photo of a few of the series. The series … Continue reading

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Book Meme – Day 02 – A book that you’ve read more than 3 times

There are quite a few books that I had read more than once, but one that stands out has to be A Town Like Alice by Neville Shute. Here is a photo courtesy of Amazon. I have a rather aged copy, that … Continue reading

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Fire Engine at Guildford 1908

Original image from a lantern slide.

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Royal Mail workers circa 1900

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Book Meme – Day 01 – The best book you read last year

Oh, this is a tough question. Last year I was in a fairly dark place professionally and read relatively few books because I spent nearly every waking moment at work and when I was home all my thoughts were work … Continue reading

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Bridge Street circa 1900

Original image from a lantern slide.

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