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    Arrecife, Forts And All

    Exploring the forts of Arrecife. Castillo de San Gabriel – the cannon, circa 1895, with riffling inside the barrel, to spin the bullet, to fire it straight.… Read more “Arrecife, Forts And All”

    September 4, 2021September 4, 2021 by M. A. Lossl

    Illuminating Winter Reading

    In this Covid epoch, be inspired by the generation who survived, two World Wars and a Pandemic. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Betweenwhiles-between-rebellion-against-Illustrated/dp/1986006638

    December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 by M. A. Lossl

    131 Years Ago

    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”

    July 23, 2020 by M. A. Lossl

    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”

    May 16, 2020 by M. A. Lossl

    100 Years Ago

    100 years ago, in 1920, my Great Uncle, George Francis Demmel, was sailing for Australia. He saw action the Royal Navy during WW1. Then, in January 1920… Read more “100 Years Ago”

    May 3, 2020 by M. A. Lossl

    Inspiration From Our Ancestors

    100 years ago, April 1920, there was an emotion family reunion in London, England. My English grandmother, Amalia Lossl (nee Demmel), arrived at London docks from Munich.… Read more “Inspiration From Our Ancestors”

    April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 by M. A. Lossl

    Trowbridge, a Wilshire Market Town

    A few miles from Bath lies the market town of Trowbridge. The county capital of Wiltshire, Trowbridge is rich in the history of the Industrial Revolution. I… Read more “Trowbridge, a Wilshire Market Town”

    February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 by M. A. Lossl

    Charleston SC

    A view of Charleston, through the lens of an English writer. This elegant town is captivating. Sometimes it’s hard to remember you are in the USA. But,… Read more “Charleston SC”

    October 31, 2019 by M. A. Lossl

    North End Boston

    Enjoying North End, Boston, the old Italian quarter. Sun soaked, we gorge on a feast of historic architecture. The coffee is pretty good too! #travel #photography #boston… Read more “North End Boston”

    October 15, 2019 by M. A. Lossl

    Following in my ancestors wake

    We sail once more, in the wake of my Great Uncle George Francis Demmel. During his Royal Navy service, circa 1914, he worked on warships, patrolling the… Read more “Following in my ancestors wake”

    October 13, 2019October 14, 2019 by M. A. Lossl

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