This service sheet was in the papers my mother left me. 1897 was before my Grandmother was born, but it could have been her father, James Cansdale, who attended the service. The service celebrates Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. It was used In all the churches and chapels in England and Wales, and in the town… Continue reading Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Church Thanksgiving
Month: September 2016
Family Dramas
The Lines Family produced many plays, the programmes for some of them have survived and are produced here – I am not sure what order they should come in. Programme Cinderella Performance at 5.30 p.m. Mr Lines Cinderella By the Anne Boleyn Dramatic Club Cast: Cinderella ………………..Jennifer Lines Prince Charming ……………Roger Lines The… Continue reading Family Dramas
Letter from Roger to Jennifer 1939
This was written by my father, Roger Lines, to his sister Jennifer, who was – for some reason – not with the rest of the family in, I would guess 1939. Dear Jennifer, I have not gone back to school yet but all the others have. Are you lonely yet? and are you having nice… Continue reading Letter from Roger to Jennifer 1939
Pickwick Paper No. 9
Presumably published at Pickwick, and containing family news, and articles by Lines family members. This (No. 9 – published on 8th February 1939) is the only edition that I have available. The Pickwick Paper was printed using the Hectograph method, with a tray of ‘jelly’ from which you peeled the copies. It was organised by Michael… Continue reading Pickwick Paper No. 9