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)
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Adventures in Letter Writing No. 29: In Memoriam
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
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 28: I’ll get my coat
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
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 27: Dearly beloved…
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…
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 26: First Class is Red, Second is Blue, Valentine’s or Not, This One’s for You!
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!
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 25: “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men” (Roald Dahl)
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)
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 24: Old Keys and Other Stuff
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
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 23: “Which of all my important nothings shall I tell you first?” (Jane Austen)
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)
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 22: Postcards from the Past
OK, seriously, this is why the world of letter writing is not dull at all but a little world of… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 22: Postcards from the Past
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 21: “A Fo Ben, Bid Bont” (Welsh Proverb)
I had a really sad thought today. Eventually all the people who I have treasured letters from, kept safe in… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 21: “A Fo Ben, Bid Bont” (Welsh Proverb)