Sorry it’s all been a bit quiet on here lately but 1) Storm Emma/Beast from the East! and 2) I’ve… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 32: Spring has (not) sprung!

Showing off, now that’s a Very British Problem isn’t it.  But really, look at all my post I’ve received since… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 31: The Letter ISN’T Dead! Long Live The Letter!

Having said this little project was more about letters than stamps, I may have told a fib.  Only because the… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 30: “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.” (Josh Billings)

This letter was written by Hugh Charles Hood (Charlie), a member of the family, we think on 31st May 1942… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 29: In Memoriam

Walking. That’s a fab outdoor pursuit isn’t it. It was during a walk that I dreamt up the idea for… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 28: I’ll get my coat

Look at this incredible old photograph! Just as poignant as old letters, I think.  Who are they all? What did… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 27: Dearly beloved…

Being a bit of a romantic I should love Valentine’s Day, but it does just feel all a bit prescribed… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 26: First Class is Red, Second is Blue, Valentine’s or Not, This One’s for You!

I did wonder whether I should handwrite everything on this website and then scan or photograph it, seeing as it… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 25: “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men” (Roald Dahl)

Old keys are mysterious objects aren’t they. I’ve realised recently that hand-held artefacts are what I find really magical for… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 24: Old Keys and Other Stuff

Honestly that felt hilarious, dashing down the hill at dusk to try and catch the 5.15pm postal collection with my… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 23: “Which of all my important nothings shall I tell you first?” (Jane Austen)