Stories from beyond the family trees
Growing up in a rather unorthodox and bohemian environment in the early 1960s, I don’t remember my brother or I having expensive and commercially produced ‘toys’, rather we were encouraged to play with the things around us and explore our world. Perhaps because our father was ‘in films’ we were especially encouraged to take part … Continue reading Make-believe play
Charles Reginald Collingwood (1855-1934): Thirty five years in service and links to a notorious Victorian gothic mystery
John Eric Bovill (1894-1916) another young life lost through war
Emma Levens (1873-1908) a story of love, marriage and motherhood in urban nineteenth century London
Edward Wackrill (1840-1878) a nineteenth century 'anti-vaxxer' who refused to be vaccinated against smallpox
Edward Henry 'Teddy' Bovill (1887-1916) just one of the many thousands of 'Missing of the Somme'
Lil Coolidge (1857-1906) Overview with links to separate stories about her life
Lil Coolidge (1857-1906): Jan 1875 to Dec 1876, introduction to Dorking society
Lil Coolidge (1857-1906): Jan 1877 to Jun 1880, the rocky and twisting road to finding love
Lil Coolidge (1857-1906): Jun 1880 to May 1896: happiness and tragedy in a small country town
