The wedding of Joe and Ruth took place at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Lea, Lancashire, on 9th February 1937 at 2 o'clock. Amoung the invited guests were my nan and grandad, and I am lucky enough to still have the original invitation that was sent to them. (I keep checking newspaper records online to … Continue reading Marriage of Aubrey Joseph Gannon and Ruth Stirzaker
Category: Photographs
The Righteous Woman
There were lots of Grandma’s in the Mission but Granny Laidler had the good word of them all. She was surely one of the saintliest women who ever walked this earth. Her refined voice and marvellous command of sweet and gentle language endeared her to all hearts. Over seventy years of age, her days were … Continue reading The Righteous Woman
My Mystery Photos
Discovering old family photos is magical, and then you turn them over with great excitement to see what is written on the back, and there is nothing! Unlocking the mysteries held within these photos can be a rewarding, albeit a challenging experience. Please click on the photo below to see my 'mystery photos' and see … Continue reading My Mystery Photos
Lancaster Vessel Disappears
(News item in Lancaster Guardian and Observer, 17 December 1948) Hope has almost been abandoned for the safety of the five members of the crew of the Lancaster owned motor vessel, the 180 tons coaster 'River Loyne', which has been missing for the past 10 days, after leaving Penmaenmawr, North Wales, for Liverpool, with a … Continue reading Lancaster Vessel Disappears
War at Sea
Good luck and good hunting Whilst going through old photographs I came across some that had been taken by my Uncle Vic during his time with the navy in World War 2. He served on both MHS Khedive and HMS Ark Royal, but unfortunately there is no dates or places on the photos just some … Continue reading War at Sea
