Category Archives: Family photos

Wow! That’s my Mum

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Jan

That little brown photo album I mentioned before turned up a personal treasure and gave me a real ‘OMG!’ moment when I first looked  through it.  There was my Mum dressed up as ‘Jill’‘ together with her friend Joe Shepherd … Continue reading →

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A little brown photo album from Dangin

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Jan

My 90+ year old Aunt-M finds my family history exploration very entertaining and is always keen to add to my collection of photos and stories. She recently gave me a little brown photo album to scan created by her Aunt … Continue reading →

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Postcards as evidence of family history

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Jan

Following on from a previous post about the flip sides of images, old postcards are also great sources of information.  But some, like this one, just generate more questions. My paternal grandmother died before I was born and finding information … Continue reading →

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On the flip side of a family heritage photo

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Jan

Can anyone remember 45s in the days of vinyl when the best song was sometimes on the flip side?  I find that can be true of old photos as well.  The front is interesting but the gold is on the … Continue reading →

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Scanning family 35mm slides

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Jan

My darling boy only ever took slides and we ended up with a huge number of them. The collection contains everything you would expect – family events, holidays, house, garden, pets, overseas trips, and clouds – lots and lots of … Continue reading →

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Photo restoration: Just because you can, should you?

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Jan

Edit that is, digital cosmetic surgery on old photos.  There is something about an old photo with its cracks and fading that gives it gravitas and says ‘ I am old, I am to be treated with respect, I am … Continue reading →

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Photos as a key to unlocking memories

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Jan

I am blessed to have a 90+ year old aunt who is  clear minded, sharp witted and one of the most gentle and generous souls I know.  We love to sit and share stories and she is a treasure trove … Continue reading →

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Damaged photos: You don’t have to be perfect to be loved

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Jan

When I was a kid, I wanted a photo developer kit.  I wanted to develop film myself and make my own pictures. I wanted it so very badly. I dropped hints that would have crushed an elephant.  Christmas came and … Continue reading →

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