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On This Day… My Grandpa Hibbitt’s Younger Brother Was Born
2ND JUNE My grandpa’s younger brother, Frederick Edward Hibbitt (his birth certificate spelt his name as Hibbit), was born on 2nd June 1904 in Soldier’s Point, Dundalk, Ireland, where his father was stationed as a Coastguard. Frederick died at 10 … Continue reading
A Recipe For Mead From Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book
(Another recipe from my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ – see this post for more information.) MEAD. INGREDIENTS.- 7 lbs. of honey, 2 gallons of water, 2 tablespoonfuls of yeast. Mode.- Boil the honey … Continue reading
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Oil Tankers Laid Up On The River Fal (1950’s/60’s)
My grandpa (Charlie Hibbitt) probably took these photos of oil tankers laid up on the River Fal in Cornwall some time during the 1950’s or 1960’s. (From my grandpa’s collection of old slides – see this post for more information.)
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Searching For Zachariah – What’s In A Name?
Our names are used virtually every day of our lives and yet the oddity remains that it’s the privilege of our parents to choose it for us, whether we like it or not. I tend to go by the name, … Continue reading
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Wedding Punch From Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book
(From my great-grandmother’s 1909 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Every-Day Cookery’ – see this post for more information.) Today’s the day William & Kate tie the knot so here’s a recipe to toast the Royal couple… WEDDING PUNCH INGREDIENTS.-I quart of … Continue reading
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Buckingham Palace – 1950’s Old Photos
Continuing the Royal theme, this photo of Buckingham Palace was most likely snapped by my gran, Ivy Alice Hibbitt (nee Dando), some time during the 1950’s. The crowds were gathered to watch the Changing of the Guard. Buckingham Palace looks … Continue reading
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Royal Pudding From Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book
(From my great-grandmother’s 1909 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Every-Day Cookery’ – see this post for more information.) Continuing on the Royal theme, here’s a recipe with a regal title. Somehow I can’t see William and Kate eating this on their … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday To Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
21st APRIL As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 85th birthday today, I thought I’d check my family tree to see if anyone in it celebrated a special event on the same day. I couldn’t find any specific birthdays although that’s … Continue reading
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The Coronation Coach, Royal Mews – Old Photos
With the forthcoming marriage of Prince William & Catherine Middleton, I thought I’d post on a Royal theme with this image of the Coronation Coach located at the Royal Mews. This old picture was probably taken by my gran, Ivy … Continue reading
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Cider Punch From Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book
(Continuing the series from my great-grandmother’s 1909 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Every-Day Cookery’ – see this post for more information.) CIDER PUNCH INGREDIENTS.-I quart of cider iced, I bottle of iced seltzer or soda water, I wineglassful of brandy, 2 … Continue reading
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