In 1835 Richard Less again found himself committed for trial at the Windsor Quarter sessions, this time in February of 1835. Once again the charge levelled against Richard Lees was for Larceny. This time Richard was charged with having stolen two … Continue reading
I came across a very complete account of Garth Gransden and Freda Mulligan’s wedding. I had already had a newspaper article about Garth and Freda’s wedding but it was not nearly as lovely as the one that I came across … Continue reading
Joseph Davidson was born and grew up in the hamlet of Kilgrammie in the parish of Dailly. Kilgrammie is about two miles below the village of New Dailly. The area is surrounded by the Girvan Valley coalfield. New Dailly, the … Continue reading
Richard Lees had a troubled career spanning a number of decades. Mostly he was a carpenter who ran to petty theft and other minor misdemeanours. In the early days, these seem to have been focussed on trying to provide food … Continue reading
Alice watched as her husband disappeared into the mist ahead of her with her three young daughters. Her steps as she finally stopped and lay down on the cold damp ground. The excitement as they stepped aboard the ship … Continue reading
The Wedding and Pre-Wedding Party of Keith Gransden and Daphne Patricia Tierney On the search for Shirley and Jefferey’s wedding I came across this lovely Gransden wedding description. This wedding is for Keith Gransden and Daphne Patricia Gransden nee Tierney. … Continue reading
Ancient Laws In 1606 the Anent Coalyers and Salters Act was passed in the Scottish Parliament. This Act ensured that “colayers, coal-bearers and salters”[1] were in permanent bondage to their employer. This created a situation whereby people in these professions … Continue reading
Emma looked around the room. Here she was fifty years after she had married Frederick in 1879 and he was still here with her, standing by her side. It had been a cold, sunny, winter’s day when she had walked … Continue reading
Lilian and her daughter, Ivy, entered the ballroom. As they looked around they could see the flash and glitter of men and women dressed in their finest as they swayed to the music. The room was a buzz of activity … Continue reading
“Get out, get out you bitch. Leave here and never come back you whore, you cowering, snivelling crazy old woman. How dare you come to this house?” George ranted on as he grabbed for Mary and swung out at her. … Continue reading