Family Stories

All families have stories; some stories are almost myths… did my ancestors really come from Sweden? Were they really river pilots or pirates operating out of the east coast port of King’s Lynn? Some family stories are true, although some facts may be hidden; my great-grandparents loved each other across a religious divide, but where and how did they meet? Some family stories are only revealed through census records and some genealogical detective work. I want to tell the stories of my family, and others who otherwise might be lost in the past.

Family Stories by Lois

Cowboys and Indians

I think the age of cowboys and Indians is past. I grew up firstly as Roy Rogers with my faithful horse Trigger, and then I was sometimes the Lone Ranger, but more likely I was his trusty companion Tonto on my piebald horse, Scout. Of course this was all in my imagination, and I never had a real horse […]

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Family Stories by Lois

Alfie’s Villa

Some time ago I posted about a small property I had inherited from my aunty, Audrey. Alfie’s Villa was made by Audrey’s friend Geoffrey, many, many years ago and had fallen into disrepair. I am very fortunate for many reasons, to be married to Bari, he was able to repair the villa ready for Christmas, and here it is… A most splendid residence for Alfie, […]

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