I knew nothing about Eileen Evans my paternal grandmother, or her early life until I started doing family history in the 1990’s, many years after her death in 1969. Stored in the bottom of a wardrobe was a shoe box of photos, inherited by my father from a maternal aunt and his mother’s cousin, Evelyn Walls. There were a lot of photos of people I didn’t know, and my first reaction was to want to throw them away. I … Continue reading
There are many people who have produced numerous books, articles, websites, etc. giving advice on writing a family history. These range from the inspirational to the technical. In light of my role as Convenor of the Writing Group, I usually look through bookshops to see if I can pick up a few ideas to pass on to Writing Group members. We have several books for loan to group members. I firmly believe, however, that if writing doesn’t come naturally to … Continue reading
By Lyndall Maag. The man is slender, yet dapper in his three piece suit and cravat. He is poised, relaxed in stance and with his right arm casually draped over the back of a cane chair, he is holding a small, rounded hat in his hand. His staring at the camera is not harsh, more purposeful, direct. Behind him is an outdoor setting, a stone wall, tall trees and a lake, completing what, I think, is an air of relaxed prosperity. … Continue reading
