The Bell of the Kishon

My brother inherited, from our Grandmother on the Box side, a ship’s bell, inscribed “Kishon” 1872 Amble. It used to sit on a window ledge in the hall at Little Cucknells, looking out over the drive.He has done some research into the ship, which I have supplemented. The Kishon, built in Amble in 1872 The… Continue reading The Bell of the Kishon

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

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