Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Great Storm, Shalford Park Cottages, Shalford Road, Guildford, 2nd August 1906

 

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Sunday Stamps – Black Swans

As I didn’t have anything suitable for the poetry theme this week, I went with this one, that fits with my A-Z Challenge theme of Australia. The swan on this stamp looks so graceful, its poetic. Black Swans are quite … Continue reading

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High Street, Guildford With Policeman on Horseback

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Sepia Saturday 121 – Flight

Continuing the theme of Australia for the A-Z Challenge, you can read my posts HERE, whilst following the theme for Sepia Saturday.  This is a photograph from Archive Flight Magazine in 1971 showing the Royal Australian Flying Doctor Service. Taking … Continue reading

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – M is for …..

M is for…… .MapsOne of the things that is vital to researching is a map of the area. Way back in the early 1990s I spent about $8 on a large map of Australia, one that really shows a good level … Continue reading

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Weekend Cooking – Macaroni Cheese with Bacon & Mushrooms

Last week someone showed a recipe for Macaroni Cheese and I thought I had not made it for ages. So, I had some Macaroni in the cupboard and cooking commenced! Add macaroni  to a saucepan of boiling water. I always … Continue reading

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – L is for …..

L is for…… .LocalitiesAs I research the various lines of my ancestry that have migrated to Australia it is important to me that I understand a little about those places in both a general and genealogical sense. As I have … Continue reading

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Map of Australia circa 1916

It seemed fitting this week to share a postcard that I am using to illustrate one of the A-Z Challenge; my selected theme for this month long posting is Australia. You can read the various posts via this tag line … Continue reading

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Guildford Volunteer Training Corps at Allen House October 1915

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Souvenir of Guildford circa 1910

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