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”
Tag: history
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
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
