Preston sweethearts

I know it's unusual to see a man on this blog, but I couldn't resist this picture- I think they are a gorgeous couple and this photo was taken in Preston, Lancashire where I went to university. I always wonder what happened to these war-time couples after the war ended; I like to think he took a copy of this with him  to the front.

Brenda as a bridesmaid

The girl on the left is my husband's Nan. I think she makes a gorgeous bridesmaid!

The reader

At the waterside

Grandma and little girl

Wedding guests

Merry Christmas!

Christmas 1970

This is dated a bit later than my usual photos, but my friend Zoe told me that her mum took it when she worked in the  Royal Alexandria hospital in Brighton. The nurse has the wonderful, Roald Dahl-esque name of Nurse Honey. I couldn't resist!

Merry Christmas from Diana and Faith

Cruising

Grandma in a fancy hat

A serious flapper

An Edwardian glamour shoot

Midwife

Landgirls, 1944

My friend Lucy recently sent me some scans of family photos- this one is one of my favourites. Apparently the gentlemen are Mr Vinter and Jack Showers.

The front doorstep

The family ladder

A glamorous Edwardian lady

The garden

'Anne, Marion and I at Oban '50'

The family dog

Art Deco Lady- 1923

On a train to nowhere

Two ladies and a terrifying statue

Photoshoot

This is the lady in shiny fabric from earlier in the year. It still looks like a theatrical costume to me...

Explorers

Two of the smoking gals from an earlier post- I love their devil-may-care attitude!

A bob and stockings

Two ladies and a dog

School trip, 1928

I think this is the same Catholic school from the picture with the nuns.

Moira Shearer in 'Cinderella'

A beautiful picture of the star of 'The Red Shoes' on a Christmas card. I love pictures of dancers and this is a great example!

Mother, Minna and Enid, Whitstable