Jul 12, 2021 | Genealogy, Photo restoration example |
Harry Haddock was a professional footballer in the 1950’s for Clyde Football Club. He married in Helen in 1952, below is a photo from that event! The photo restoration was straightforward enough with facial reconstruction and some brightening up. More...
May 25, 2019 | Genealogy |
The Waziristan campaign 1936–1939 comprised a number of operations conducted in Waziristan by British and Indian forces. This was against the fiercely independent tribesmen that inhabited this region. These operations were conducted in 1936–1939, when operations were...
Jul 19, 2017 | Genealogy |
Conservation is different from digital restoration. Conserving old photos and conservation is the stabilization and preservation of existing photos or documents, to prevent further damage and slow or halt the degradation process. With conserving old photos is it...
May 30, 2017 | Genealogy |
WW1 had umpteen stories to be told about individuals who fought and contributed to the war, this is one story of Pierre Rivet, WW1 letter dated April 4th 1915 Verdun, France. It was translated from a French letter and photo from europeana.eu I want to highlight that...
May 3, 2016 | Genealogy |
Restoring a photo is not much use without knowing the people or the story behind the photo. Write it down! Why Documenting Your Photo Memories Matters Aa picture alone often isn’t enough to keep a memory alive. That’s why it’s crucial to document...
Oct 20, 2015 | Genealogy |
Great numbers of soldiers on horseback tracked miles through the hills of Afghanistan an Pakistan during WW1 to WW2. It would have been known as India back then. I have a collection of photos showing just that. However, in that collection, one photo stands out. It is...
May 22, 2015 | Genealogy |
Cycling in old photos shows us the way cycling has changed. I thought I would just peer into a few old photos and take a look back at some of the photographic problems, clothes and cycling technology. Photography and cycling in old photos Firstly back in 1900 exposure...
Feb 12, 2015 | Genealogy |
Elsie Johnson (Née Pearce) – Born 18th May 1913 – Died 22nd Jan 2015 Aged 101.5 A celebration of the life of a truly remarkable woman Elsie Johnson, my Grandmother, she brought joy to all and gave so much to her local community. She will be remembered...
Feb 3, 2015 | Genealogy |
Unintentional and fascinating, candid details captured in 1900’s photos. Old photos have great details in them and it is fascinating to see everyday life caught in the background and not intentionally by the photographer. Most photos were staged and posed but as...
Oct 25, 2014 | Genealogy |
Packing for a photo restoration trade show or family history event? Maybe you are a seasoned trade show exhibitor or never done it all, this post is about what you may need to pack for a successful day. Some useful points. Firstly it is likely you’ll need a car...
Jun 30, 2014 | Genealogy |
Old photos show that picnics are not new. Back in the days of black and white photos, people loved to picnic. . With the summer in full swing, people just love to picnic and I thought it would be fun to find some old memories people have captured from yesteryear...
Oct 15, 2013 | Genealogy |
A Halloween approaches I wanted to see where its origins came from and how and when America got so wrapped up in it! . . All Hallows Day or All Saints day was introduced in 609 and was originally celebrated on the 13th May. It was moved to November the 1st to coincide...
