This gorgeous shield and cup sit resplendent in my living room. In a non sporting family? Yes, the story goes back to a century or more ago. When my mother in law died about ten years ago I received a bag of assorted things. Among them was some silver cutlery, fondue forks, olive spoons and […]
05th Apr 2021Heritage, My Diary - Me and mine
Pregnancy 2 In the throes of nappies and milk bottles for my first born, I was pregnant yet again. The idea was daunting but what the heck.
10th Nov 2015My Diary - Me and mine
Pregnancy 1.0 My first born came into this world after 16 hours of labour. As the labour pains came and went, I was surrounded by family and friends.
10th May 2015My Diary - Me and mine
Love for Heritage The love for everything old or ancient probably started with tales of mythology, grandeur and valour we heard as kids.
24th Feb 2020Heritage, My Diary - Me and mine