A ‘desperate state of things’

Alexander Cameron Brock (1855-1898) a forgotten family story, uncovered through hospital archives, reveals the quiet tragedy of a Victorian doctor lost to mental illness

A ‘blue on blue’ disaster

Black and white photo of Winston Churchill and other military personel

A tragic wartime incident during a military demonstration when a pilot mistakenly fired on spectators, causing the deaths of dozens of Army and Home Guard officers and men

My grandmother’s house

The back garden of an old cottage with washing drying on a line and a young child holding a black and white cat

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 →

Guernsey Cans

Four antique copper Guernsey milk cans that have been polished to a nice shiny rose finish

I do love a Guernsey Can and was recently delighted to find an addition to my small collection in our local Demelza Hospice charity shop for just a very few pounds. These wonderful copper milk jugs have a fabulous history, are unique to the Channel Islands and, as with any traditional artifact, hold a historical … Continue reading Guernsey Cans →