Category Archives: Famous Connections

View Annie and Harvey Barnes’ famous family connections from the past.

Great-Aunt Cissie Poses For Newlyn School Artist, Dod Procter

Posted on 24 April 2013 by

Harvey’s great-aunt, Cissie Barnes, sounds like ‘quite a gal’. She posed for Newlyn School artist, Dod Procter, for the picture, ‘Morning‘, which caused a bit of a stir at the time. Cissie (real-name – Sarah) was just 16 years old … Continue reading →

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The Defence Of Rorke’s Drift By Alphonse De Neuville

Posted on 13 August 2012 by

After my recent stay in hospital, Harvey (my hubby) decided to cheer me up by presenting me with a large print of a famous painting by Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville entitled ‘The Defence of Rorke’s Drift’. The print measures approximately 110 … Continue reading →

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716 Pte Robert Jones V.C. Fighting The Zulus At Rorke’s Drift

Posted on 18 April 2012 by

Last week, whilst I was in London for the day, I paid a visit to the Imperial War Museum. I had a specific reason for going – I wanted to see the medals on display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, … Continue reading →

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Survivors Of The Titanic – Addie Wells And Children

Posted on 13 April 2012 by

A little while ago I discovered that Harvey is distantly related to three survivors of the Titanic. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, Ancestry have released a range of records in relation to the disaster of 1912 . Addie Dart Wells … Continue reading →

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Supporting The Magpies – A Wise Choice After All

Posted on 25 October 2011 by

When I was growing up I didn’t have a great interest in football. My elder brother used to be, and still is, extremely enthusiastic about the sport and so I adopted a favourite team when I was about 9 years … Continue reading →

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