Cwtch Corner – the family website
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Zoom for us
I wrote this article, just over a week ago for the U3A Group – it’s clear that Zoom’s being used very widely by friends, families, communities, etc. It’s also clear that Zoom has responded to some of the criticisms that have been levelled against it and disabled some of the “unintended” consequences of allowing people…
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Mum’s return to Dunblane and a trip down memory lane
Of course it was a sad day, it was bound to be a sad day, but it was also a day with a sense of fulfilment to it as well. A celebration of a life well spent, of hard work, of home and family building and of love, kindness, generosity and happiness. To help us…
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GG Eunice’s parents
[Updated 9th July 2018 for Ewan & Maggie’s visit to Dunblane] A request from Ewan through Shells for information on the McKay and Ross lines of the family tree led me to collate stuff that I could remember and share with him some old photos I’d scanned. I thought it might be of value also…
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Some good fortune for the Bradfords
It’s long been a bit of a family mystery how Roy, Jenny and Di’s father (Brad) came to have four flats in Gateshead and to be living mortgage-free in 213 Prince Consort Road shortly after their marriage. I decided to try and see if there was some way of finding out how this change of…
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Mystery and sadness?
This narrative focusses on Jenny, Di and Roy’s Grandfather – James William Bradford. It is one that is full of mystery, tinged with quite probably, a lot of sadness. The challenge is that in a relatively short life it is difficult to know exactly where to start. I’ve decided to jump-in and see James at…
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I give you … The Kestrels
James and Tom stayed with us in Cardiff this summer, during which time James and Keir rehearsed and played together – ukelele, piano and voice. Here’s the (almost) finished article …
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Harrison places
A map of the places relating to “The Harrisons” is provided below. Also refer to the Wiltshire Community Page on Downton.
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A narrative for Francis Harrison
The Harrison family tree has to start somewhere. We’re not a particularly special crew. Like so many we started from humble roots – in our case, the land, as agricultural labourers – but we’ve done well, I think. Don’t you? So where do we start? We start with Francis Harrison, illegitimate son of Jane who…
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The father of the bride speech …
Good afternoon everyone – family and friends. For those of you that don’t know me my name is David and I am the very proud father of this beautiful bride. I’m also pleased to be able to introduce Jenny my wife, and Jan – Ross’ mother – who took on the role of honorary elves…
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A new look for the garden
I bet you thought this blog had disappeared … it hasn’t. Remember – I had a chat with Martin about using it to put up family videos that we could then effectively archive and share privately. So … with a wedding, visitors from Australia and Christmas in the New Forest to look forward to, I…
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