Ancestry sent me this family tree hint this morning. My excitement mounted, as I realised the significance of the document. It is the birth certificate of an… Read more “131 Years Ago”
Author: M. A. Lossl
Margaret, an IT Consultant, loves living in Bath, U.K. with her husband Graham Woodhouse. She derives her joie de vivre playing with her grandsons, researching family history, writing and traveling.
She has published her second book, Betweenwhiles. A moving and brave story, chronicling every day life between the wars. Using memoirs of Nazi resistance activist, imprisoned and tortured in the 1930's, this book also tells a new story, of German resistance to Nazism.
Currently, Margaret is researching her third book, which will look at the lives of ordinary people during WW2.
Our Troubles Will Pass
An amazing rainbow over Bath City. A reminder that our Covid troubles will pass. Keep safe and stay strong my friends. Xx
The Beautiful City of Bath
Bath Abbey from Magdalene Woods. The weir in the River Avon, near Pulteney Bridge Bath UK.
A Window to WW1 and Spanish Flu Pandemic
Dear American readers, to commemorate the centenary of my grandmother, Amalia Lössl death, I am delighted to announce an Amazon discount on the books that tell Amalia’s… Read more “A Window to WW1 and Spanish Flu Pandemic”
In Loving Memory of My Grandmother
In loving memory of my Grandmother, Amalia Lössl. 100 years ago, 23 May 1920, Amalia died from Spanish flu. This centenary of Amalia’s death is most poignant.… Read more “In Loving Memory of My Grandmother”
A Sunday Walk through Bath
A lovely Sunday walk through beautiful Bath. Very quiet these days. People being careful to social distance. The warmth of the stone in the May sunshine, rests… Read more “A Sunday Walk through Bath”
Getting To Know Great Aunt Anna
My beautiful Great Aunt, Anna Heitmann (born 1891). This picture was taken circa 1911. Anna lived in Hamburg Germany and married Jochim Heinrich Adolf Meister in 1919.… Read more “Getting To Know Great Aunt Anna”
Reflection
The River Avon, Bath, UK. A bewitching sight on my daily walk. Keep safe my friends.
Getting To Know My Grandfather
I have long wondered what my Grandfather, Emil Heitmann looked like. I have one old grainy picture of him (the soldier in Germany uniform on the right)… Read more “Getting To Know My Grandfather”
Old England
A beautiful day for a walk into old England. Across the fields overlooking Englishcombe Village. Chif-Chaf call, lambs bleat, a nearby deer stumbles through the thickets. Be… Read more “Old England”
