John Mayhew (1716-1769): a Norfolk farmer at the cutting edge of a rural revolution
Farming the future
Category: Britain & Ireland
Exploring creative expression
My brother and I enjoyed exploring arts and crafts during our childhood. We had easy access to pencils, crayons, and paint, which we eagerly used on rolls of unused ancient wallpaper which smelled slightly of damp and coal due to being stored in our cellar. The paints were little rectangular or round lozenges of dried … Continue reading Exploring creative expression
Make-believe play
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
A most trusted and loyal aide
Charles Reginald Collingwood (1855-1934): Thirty five years in service and links to a notorious Victorian gothic mystery
Just a soldier
John Eric Bovill (1894-1916) another young life lost through war
Destiny and duty
Emma Levens (1873-1908) a story of love, marriage and motherhood in urban nineteenth century London
An early ‘Anti-Vaxxer’
Edward Wackrill (1840-1878) a nineteenth century 'anti-vaxxer' who refused to be vaccinated against smallpox
Gone without a trace
Edward Henry 'Teddy' Bovill (1887-1916) just one of the many thousands of 'Missing of the Somme'
Lil Coolidge (1857-1906)
Lil Coolidge (1857-1906) Overview with links to separate stories about her life
A most difficult year
Lil Coolidge (1857-1906): Jan 1875 to Dec 1876, introduction to Dorking society
