Stories from beyond the family trees
During the 1960s, spending Christmas at our family home in Fulham was rare as my mother’s mental illness usually manifested itself in autumn and culminated in her being admitted to hospital around December, so my brother Nick and I were often sent down to stay in our grandmother’s house on the Dorset coast near Portland. … Continue reading Echoes of Christmas
This story is not about a human ancestor, but about something else very close to my heart: popular music. Nowadays, anyone with access to the internet can listen to their choice of music instantly via a streaming service like Spotify or Apple Music, or via YouTube. Long gone are the days when the only way … Continue reading Music and records
Reflections on the relative wilderness and popular destinations in and around the Banff National Park, Canada
Following the path less travelled through Kananaskis Country, with a hike to Karst Spring a scenic drive through the mountains
William Mayhew (1882-1918): Against the odds, a disadvantaged Englishman embarks on a journey to secure a better future for his family in the US
A visit to Yoho National Park reveals a remarkable array of both natural wonders and man-made creations
A roadtrip across the prairie to explore the stunning Badlands of Alberta, Canada, followed by an unforgettable steak lunch
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While the stories from my recent visit to Canada may initially appear unrelated to family history, they are, in fact, deeply intertwined
Wyke Regis is a village and ancient parish in southern Dorset which looks out over the Isle of Portland to the south, Portland Harbour to the south and east, and Chesil Beach and the Fleet lagoon to the west. Historically, the area gained a reputation for both smuggling and the looting of wrecks thanks to … Continue reading My grandmother’s house
