I have always doubted those adult colouring-in books for providing relaxation but actually I may have to eat my words.… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 34: “Every artist was first an amateur.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Just up the shed on a Sunday evening with a gin and tonic pondering handwritten letter appreciation societies, the world… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 33: Time flies like an arrow (Fruit flies like a banana)…

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)