Family Trees and Stories

29/05/2025

This looks like a street party probably in 1945. I wonder if the place or even any of the children look familiar? Its a great picture! Photographer unknown.

25/05/2025

Its summer time at Butlins, Filey in 1930! Not sure where the poor elephant came from certainly not native to the Yorkshire Coast! A great picture though especially if your family was there at the time! (Photo Mary Evans Picture Library)

08/05/2025

Australians in London joining in the VE Day celebrations on 8th May 1945. It must have been bittersweet for them as the war in the Far East continued until August 15th with many Australian, New Zealand and allied service personnel still involved in the conflict.

07/05/2025

London May 8th 1945: VE Day

04/05/2025

Its a Bank Holiday tomorrow so how about a day trip! Probably taken in Scarborough in 1923, photographer unknown. - NER Charanbanc to Filey.

25/04/2025

St Sampsons Square, York. Probably late 1800's photographer unknown. I wonder if the ladies seated and surrounded by baskets were regular traders.

22/04/2025

Ever looked at an old photograph and felt the stories behind it? Dive into the fascinating world of family history through photographs! Discover the tales waiting to be uncovered in our latest blog post. Read more here:

Have you ever looked at an old photo and just wondered about who that person was and what stories they might have? Well while spending some time in the Yorkshire Dales recently I visited the Folly, a wonderful old building that houses the Museum of Craven Life and also owns The Horner Collection. Th...

09/04/2025

1920's shopping - unknown photographer.

06/04/2025

Victorian street view - I'm thinking that it might be the Nanny pushing the pram, and children alongside with Mum and other lady walking behind. No photographer listed and no place though could well be London. I wonder who they were?

03/04/2025

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No that's not a spelling mistake in the title! Climmers were egg collectors.At this time of year the cliffs of the Yorkshire Coast are busy with seabirds returning to the cliffs for their annual visit. The four-hundred-foot cliffs attract thousands of sea birds which nest on the cliffs from Spring t...

01/04/2025

Rawson Syke farm, Farndale East, Yorkshire. 1880 - 1903
Photographer unknown. Maybe I'll do a bit of research to see if I can identify who might be on the photo! Further investigation and help from Sandra Harrow - this is actually most likely to be Rosen S**e - a group of about 4 cottages in the East side of the village of Farndale.

23/03/2025

A poignant exploration of child miners in the 1850's, revealing their lives in the South Wales mines. This captivating blog post uncovers their struggles and stories. Read more here:

A 19th century report into child mine workers uncovers amazing details of children's lives in the South Wales mines.