Category Archives: Grandpa’s Old Slides

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 →

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 →

Most of the M1 motorway was opened between 1959 and 1968. These photographs were probably taken some time during that period. Look, no central reservation barrier! If only the traffic flow was still like this today. I’d be very interested … Continue reading →

This photograph is of the Avon Dam on Dartmoor, not far from South Brent, and was taken in June 1966. There are more photos in the collection which were taken on the same day and it would appear to have … Continue reading →

These pictures of Clovelly in North Devon probably date from the 1950’s or 1960’s. (From my grandpa’s collection of slides – see this post for more information.)

This photograph was most likely taken by my gran, Ivy Alice Hibbitt, nee Dando, probably some time during the 1960’s. She would sometimes visit London with friends. (From my grandpa’s collection of slides – see this post for more information.)