tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post6487270199242505291..comments2023-05-27T14:03:02.968+01:00Comments on mitenska... a simple blog from the blustery North: Precious Things #5: HistorySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-54675879484981460722015-02-02T13:09:20.239+00:002015-02-02T13:09:20.239+00:00There are many gaps in our family history on both ...There are many gaps in our family history on both sides. Mostly down to poor record keeping, changing names to "fit in", immigration and wars! It's fascinating when you actually can make a connection with the past. such precious things to hold on to. xxThe Creative Academichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438707871350549392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-52582899804986428012015-01-24T15:55:08.418+00:002015-01-24T15:55:08.418+00:00Bugger! I'll have to watch me Anglo Saxon then...Bugger! I'll have to watch me Anglo Saxon then!!!!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845113520987402425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-47842553476098148232015-01-22T11:58:59.591+00:002015-01-22T11:58:59.591+00:00Hi John - nice to meet you. And of course I don...Hi John - nice to meet you. And of course I don't mind. You also happen to be my first male commenter!<br />Sarah.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-76436771546860912902015-01-21T16:49:02.498+00:002015-01-21T16:49:02.498+00:00I'm really interested in things like this. You...I'm really interested in things like this. You're so fortunate to have these pieces of family and world history. I'm sorry to hear about the gaps but I know you will fill them.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-21040702259178181362015-01-21T12:26:01.788+00:002015-01-21T12:26:01.788+00:00Family is the most precious thing of all and I tre...Family is the most precious thing of all and I treasure mine and all there wares fiercely. I hope you fill in the gaps one day. x...Nina Nixon...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778168901706224335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-36232388827363767132015-01-20T20:45:35.298+00:002015-01-20T20:45:35.298+00:00These are especially wonderful precious things as ...These are especially wonderful precious things as they really are such a part of you and your families past. It is sad that you have gaps in the history that you cannot fill, but I am sure that you will make many more wonderful moments for the future. These things that you have really are treasures and show the difference between treasures and valuables. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-12250390448061898582015-01-20T17:52:26.419+00:002015-01-20T17:52:26.419+00:00They are indeed precious, it's sad there are t...They are indeed precious, it's sad there are these gaps, but I'm glad you value what bits of your history you have :) xxxVintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-8228434868242427282015-01-20T16:47:40.557+00:002015-01-20T16:47:40.557+00:00These are certainly things to treasure.These are certainly things to treasure.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414143391795492586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-42349346720226054002015-01-20T15:30:59.838+00:002015-01-20T15:30:59.838+00:00Fascinating. We are all so similar and yet so dif...Fascinating. We are all so similar and yet so different. You have set me wondering about what my precious things might be. I blogged a few months ago about what I would take with me if I ever had to set off on a new life as a pioneer or an emigrant but maybe simply looking at what is precious to me would produce a slightly different answer. Interesting thought.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-63991824636156928632015-01-20T13:24:47.519+00:002015-01-20T13:24:47.519+00:00What a lovely precious selection of your family hi...What a lovely precious selection of your family history. xJo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-89521418208436407882015-01-20T13:11:22.585+00:002015-01-20T13:11:22.585+00:00Hey Sarah,
Whenever I see any family war memorabil...Hey Sarah,<br />Whenever I see any family war memorabilia, I think how brave these ordinary young men and women were to take part in conflicts that were not of their making. My Mum's Dad fought in the jungles of Burma, and she has a very battered photo of him in jungle fatigues. It must have been a world away from the slums of Bristol. <br />So very precious. Thank you for sharing them.<br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-45316342164922017562015-01-20T12:56:23.399+00:002015-01-20T12:56:23.399+00:00What a wonderful family history Sarah. And so spec...What a wonderful family history Sarah. And so special to have the medals, buttons and paybooks to pass on to Joe. I am sure he will be fascinated by them soon. I do hope you get the chance to fill in the blanks that have kept you wondering, Bee xxthe linen cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972816445651003593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-43036000966767322912015-01-20T12:20:07.557+00:002015-01-20T12:20:07.557+00:00These things are very precious indeed.These things are very precious indeed.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-62754061244885461522015-01-20T10:32:42.504+00:002015-01-20T10:32:42.504+00:00What evocative and moving treasures, I can see why...What evocative and moving treasures, I can see why they are precious to you and your family. You have photographed it all very beautifully. It would be lovely to know a little more of the stories of your grandparents wouldn't it. Family history is fascinating. I've just put together an album of photos from my partner's family, but unfortunately no-one really knows who a lots of the people are now, it's such a shame. I don't have anything like this, but I can imagine how wonderful it is to have such things passed on and treasured. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-28956279325288129592015-01-20T09:46:47.616+00:002015-01-20T09:46:47.616+00:00Hello Sarah, found my way here from CJ's blog ...Hello Sarah, found my way here from CJ's blog 'Above the river', just like to say you have a great blog here and I hope that you don't mind if I tag along for awhile.<br />JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845113520987402425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-69257235197271036352015-01-20T08:22:20.289+00:002015-01-20T08:22:20.289+00:00Your photos are lovely, all that history in one pl...Your photos are lovely, all that history in one place! It's intriguing when you research family history and a lovely thing to pass on to your little boy (when he's bigger!!). Sarah5 Ladybird Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830440472115844877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-5328319466758368932015-01-20T07:51:11.049+00:002015-01-20T07:51:11.049+00:00precious precious memorabilia, I went all goosebum...precious precious memorabilia, I went all goosebumpy looking at the things in the photo, especially the red poland badge. I also have my fathers medals from the war. Very special memories there!Everydaythingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02562558164959015562noreply@blogger.com