Memoirs
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Exciting New Evidence (1844 to 1943) re Harriet Jackson and Thomas Jackson
I have just received an email from my cousin Lyn with some exciting new documents which she has uncovered in her loft. The first is the confirmation certificate of Harriet Jane Hopkins (she was often called Jane) on Alderney on 10th August 1884: The second is the actual marriage certificate of Harriet and Thomas Jackson.…
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Diana’s summer book reviews (2)Travels with Epicurus by Daniel Klein
Why did I choose this book? I didn’t choose it for myself, but as a small Christmas present for my husband to get him in the mood for travelling to Greece and also to think about life. He didn’t read it. It sat beside his bed for ages and so I decided to take it…
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Spring Bank Holiday ~ May 31st
Happy Spring Bank Holiday to all in the UK! What does Spring Bank Holiday mean to you? This is what it means to me. Lots of memories! I was very fortunate growing up and then teaching because spring bank holiday, and the week’s holiday certainly enjoyed in England, usually meant that I didn’t go to…
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Bereavement, Reflection and Moving Back into the World
Bereavement There are those touched by this pandemic in a way which will live with them for the rest of their lives; there are those who have really struggled with the isolation and it has adversely affected their mental well being, and there are others who have sailed through and managed to ‘get on with…