The theme from Tara for The Gallery this week is Into the Archives.
Just before I left the UK my Aunt gave me a wonderful set of old photos of her (my fathers) side of the family.
In a moment of ‘what if something happens to them’ my husband packed them in a suitcase at the last minute, so I am lucky enough to have them with me here in the US.
My grandfather – he passed away when I was about seven, but I have fond memories of him and his beloved cars and boat.
My grandparents wedding.
My grandmother, who I miss dearly.
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I have such wonderful memories of my paternal grandparents.
Their beautiful house.
The monkey puzzle trees in their garden.
The pine tree that you could sit inside.
My grandmother driving far too fast; taking me ice skating after school; buying us cakes for tea.
Dinner always being late.
The smell of my grandfathers pipe.
The night a bat got into the house, and no one believed me.
My grandmothers fabulous meringues.
Stories… my grandmothers wonderful stories of her childhood, such a different time.
Sweet peas.
These memories are precious.
These moments are to be treasured.
Such wonderful photos and memories. The wedding photo is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you x
Wow, your grandparents’ wedding was beautiful! What gorgeous dresses!
Aren’t they just lovely? Thank you x
What a wonderful collection to pass on to future generations.
Thank you x
Wow what a wonderful post Sara and some fabulous memories. This is going to be one precious post for a long time to come :)
Thank you – it was amazing how many memories came flooding back as I flicked through the photos x
Awww, beautiful, and are lucky to have such wonderful photographs too. x
Thank you x
Absolutely beautiful photos and wonderful memories, very glad your husband packed them for you!
So am I! Thank you x
I really enjoy seeing photo’s like this. I too miss my Granny, her smiles, her unconditional love, her little hands, her cuddles. Oh I could go on, you’ve set me off now! Thank you for sharing such lovely memories.
Thank you – it’s amazing how clear the memories of those moments are, how many little things there are to treasure x
I think it’s the little things you remember the most ultimately ☺
Such a beautiful post and what amazing pictures. Dinner was always late at my grandparents too. Isn’t it funny the little memories that stay with you? xx
Thank you – it was amazing how much came back to me as I looked at the pictures :) It’s the little things like late dinners and sweet peas that mean the most x