Tag Archives: Channel Islands – Jersey & Guernsey

Guest Post – Gillian Mawson

I have recently had the good fortune to interview Gillian Mawson, author of the forthcoming book, Guernsey Evacuees. This is a fascinating subject and I am delighted that Gillian agreed to be interviewed. Here is what Gillian had to say … Continue reading

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Sunday Stamps – Liberation

Last week I shared a few stamps linked to ANZAC Day, which is commemorated on 25th April. I have reused those that were my favourites! and you can read that post HERE Commemoration stamps 1935 Here is another favourite. This … Continue reading

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Sepia Saturday 114 – Shoes

I wasn’t really sure what to post this weekend, then I searched for photograph to accompany a blog post I had written and I remembered these taken in July 2011 whilst on our trip to Jersey.  I moment I saw … Continue reading

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Weekend Cooking – A Collection of Occupation Recipes by Lillie Aubin Morris

For some reason I had always wanted to visit the Channel Island of Jersey, and last July we did. We were not disappointed. It was very strange, I instantly felt a connection with this island that lies closer to France … Continue reading

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…..A long way from home

I always think it is sad to come across a gravestone of someone who passed away many miles from home. I don’t mean those who are born in one Country and live and pass away in another, I mean those … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

Taking part in Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

Taking part in Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

Taking part in Wordless Wednesday

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Weekend Cooking – Tennerfest

We recently returned from our second trip to Jersey. Boy, I love the island! As we checked into our hotel, incidentally,the same as the last trip, we were advised it was TennerFest. So what is Tennerfest? It is an opportunity … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday & Silent Sunday

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