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Generations Collection (#4)

"Generations: A Tapestry of Time and Heritage" Prior to Coltishalls At Home day

Background imageGenerations Collection: Rag and bone man John White seen here with his nephew Nick on their rounds

Rag and bone man John White seen here with his nephew Nick on their rounds. September 1980 P004966

Background imageGenerations Collection: A policeman with a new born baby. December 1969 Z11742

A policeman with a new born baby. December 1969 Z11742

Background imageGenerations Collection: Bill Ward delivering papers and carrying baby grand daughter Jennifer Howbley

Bill Ward delivering papers and carrying baby grand daughter Jennifer Howbley. July 1953 D3535

Background imageGenerations Collection: Horse of the year show, Harringay. October 1952 C4933

Horse of the year show, Harringay. October 1952 C4933

Background imageGenerations Collection: Geoff Wilson holds son Timothy, left and grandson Barry. February 1978 P009030

Geoff Wilson holds son Timothy, left and grandson Barry. February 1978 P009030

Background imageGenerations Collection: Queen Elizabeth II seen here with the Queen Mother and Prince Edward seen here during

Queen Elizabeth II seen here with the Queen Mother and Prince Edward seen here during their summer tour of the Scottish Island. November 1972 P009816

Background imageGenerations Collection: Motorist seen here offer a young woman a lift as he ignores the elderly woman with

Motorist seen here offer a young woman a lift as he ignores the elderly woman with parcels.. October 1940 P009201

Background imageGenerations Collection: Grandmother and grandson. Circa 1938. Mrs. Shutt, 69, is one of Mr

Grandmother and grandson. Circa 1938. Mrs. Shutt, 69, is one of Mr. Martins out-workers. He employs twelve people in the town who work for him in their own homes. Mrs

Background imageGenerations Collection: World War II Women. An old veteran of other wars, telling the tale to an ATS girl

World War II Women. An old veteran of other wars, telling the tale to an ATS girl, and boy can he get interesting. October 1940 P010071

Background imageGenerations Collection: 11 month old Roy Crosland has his footprint cast by making a imprint on the wet clay

11 month old Roy Crosland has his footprint cast by making a imprint on the wet clay, by his grandfather 50 year old Aidan Dixon of Wold Pottery Routh, Beverley, Yorkshire

Background imageGenerations Collection: Boxer Freddie Mills and daughter Susan. July 1952 C3422-001

Boxer Freddie Mills and daughter Susan. July 1952 C3422-001

Background imageGenerations Collection: British family feature: Three generations, grandmother, mother and daughter

British family feature: Three generations, grandmother, mother and daughter. November 1969 Z11311-010

Background imageGenerations Collection: Geoffrey Harcup, aged 4 years with Yeoman Warder David Sprake, 84

Geoffrey Harcup, aged 4 years with Yeoman Warder David Sprake, 84. Sprake is seen here in the full dress uniform he will wear at the Palace. March 1952 C1113

Background imageGenerations Collection: Woman from Great Blasket Island, Off The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Woman from Great Blasket Island, Off The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. January 1953 D499-007

Background imageGenerations Collection: General Scenes of Yorkshire Villages and their residents August 1936 Taken by Humphrey

General Scenes of Yorkshire Villages and their residents August 1936 Taken by Humphrey Spender. A local man with long beard and wearing hat August 1936 OL301B-004

Background imageGenerations Collection: Great Blasket Island, Off The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Great Blasket Island, Off The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. January 1953 D499-004

Background imageGenerations Collection: Great Blasket Island, Off The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. January 1953 D499-002

Great Blasket Island, Off The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. January 1953 D499-002

Background imageGenerations Collection: The Honester Pass

The Honester Pass

Background imageGenerations Collection: Family sroll along the Burnemouth seafront

Family sroll along the Burnemouth seafront
1928

Background imageGenerations Collection: Plum picking at Evesham, Worcestershire

Plum picking at Evesham, Worcestershire
circa 1910s

Background imageGenerations Collection: Family of Women Date: 1948

Family of Women Date: 1948

Background imageGenerations Collection: Family Sailing Outing Date: 1947

Family Sailing Outing Date: 1947

Background imageGenerations Collection: Donning Grandmas Duds Date: 1950

Donning Grandmas Duds Date: 1950

Background imageGenerations Collection: Old Man and Women with Children, One Nursing, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

Old Man and Women with Children, One Nursing, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Old Man and Women with Children, One Nursing, 1860s-70s

Background imageGenerations Collection: Smiling older couple, c. 1950s

Smiling older couple, c. 1950s
A smiling couple, possibly an elderly mother and her grown up son, stand together in a field. Date: c. 1950s

Background imageGenerations Collection: Four generations of Italian Royalty

Four generations of Italian Royalty
Date: 1904

Background imageGenerations Collection: FALL / TIBETAN SPANIEL / 74

FALL / TIBETAN SPANIEL / 74
Four generations of Braeduke Tibetan spaniels. Am-Ra with his mother Champion Ama Kuluh, his daughter Loma and male puppy (11 weeks old) Ambo-Chu. Date: 1974

Background imageGenerations Collection: WE ALL NEED TO EAT 1820S

WE ALL NEED TO EAT 1820S
We all need to eat, whether young, old or feline... Date: late 1820s

Background imageGenerations Collection: PATERFAMILIASS CENSUS 1861

PATERFAMILIASS CENSUS 1861
Paterfamilias filling up the census return. The head of a large Victorian family, consisting of several generations, fills in the census Date: 1861

Background imageGenerations Collection: CARDS / BRIDGE 1903-4

CARDS / BRIDGE 1903-4
BRIDGE The modern successors of the women gamblers of earlier generations - a game of Bridge Whist. Date: 1903-4

Background imageGenerations Collection: French Extended Family on the Beach - Le Treport, Normandy

French Extended Family on the Beach - Le Treport, Normandy
French Extended Family on the Beach at Le Treport, a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in Normandy, France - 10th September 1919. Date: circa 1919

Background imageGenerations Collection: Taguri Tatars of the Crimea, c1820s-30s. Creator: D. K. Bonatti (fl. 1720-80)

Taguri Tatars of the Crimea, c1820s-30s. Creator: D. K. Bonatti (fl. 1720-80)
Taguri Tatars of the Crimea, from Costume dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving). the Tatars are a Turkic-speaking peoples living mainly in Russia and other Post-Soviet countries

Background imageGenerations Collection: Extended family group at the seaside

Extended family group at the seaside - photographed with their backs to a fishing boat (perhaps to act as a windbreak?!) - note the News of the World bucket held by the middle child - perhaps an

Background imageGenerations Collection: Advertising Promotional postcard for Beechams Pills

Advertising Promotional postcard for Beechams Pills
Advertising Promotional postcard for Beechams (laxative) Pills - tested by three generations. Date: circa 1903

Background imageGenerations Collection: Christening of Edward VIII

Christening of Edward VIII
Queen Victoria with her son Edward VII, grandson George V and great-grandson the baby Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor) at his christening. Date: 1894

Background imageGenerations Collection: Kumaoni women, Uttarakhand, India. Kumaon is the fascinating hill region of

Kumaoni women, Uttarakhand, India. Kumaon is the fascinating hill region of Western Uttar Pradesh ( Uttaranchal )

Background imageGenerations Collection: The hairy family of Burma

The hairy family of Burma: A four generation pedigree of congenital hypertrichosis lanuginosa

Background imageGenerations Collection: Queen Victoria with four generations of her family

Queen Victoria with four generations of her family
Queen Victoria pictured with her son, Edward, Prince of Wales, ( Bertie, later King Edward VII), her grandson, George, Duke of York ( Georgie, later King George V) and her great-grandson

Background imageGenerations Collection: Border settlers in Ohio. Settlers on the American frontier in the 19th century

Border settlers in Ohio. Settlers on the American frontier in the 19th century. After an 1876 work by Felix Darley

Background imageGenerations Collection: Queen Victoria Holding Her Great Grandson Prince Edward, Later Edward Viii, In 1894

Queen Victoria Holding Her Great Grandson Prince Edward, Later Edward Viii, In 1894. Stood Behind Her, Left, Her Son Edward, Prince Of Wales, Later Edward Vii And Right, Her Grandson, George

Background imageGenerations Collection: A 19Th Century Family Enjoying A Get Together And Feast On The Day Of The Epiphany, January 6

A 19Th Century Family Enjoying A Get Together And Feast On The Day Of The Epiphany, January 6. From L univers Illustre Published In Paris In 1868

Background imageGenerations Collection: Mother And Daughter Snorkeling

Mother And Daughter Snorkeling

Background imageGenerations Collection: Passing A Bible

Passing A Bible

Background imageGenerations Collection: Mother And Daughter Praying Together Beside Bed

Mother And Daughter Praying Together Beside Bed

Background imageGenerations Collection: Four Generations Of The English Royal Family. Standing Left, The Future King George V

Four Generations Of The English Royal Family. Standing Left, The Future King George V, Standing Right, King Edward Vii, Seated Queen Victoria Holding The Future King Edward Viii




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"Generations: A Tapestry of Time and Heritage" Prior to Coltishalls At Home day, a sense of anticipation filled the air as families prepared to gather and celebrate their shared history. Just like the Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon in Boston Public Garden, generations came together, creating a beautiful mosaic of love and connection. In the enchanting Tregwynt Mansion near Granston, West Wales, echoes of past generations resonated through its walls. Each room whispered stories of triumphs and challenges faced by those who came before us. It was a place where memories intertwined with dreams yet to be realized. As six generations of RAF fighters lined up together in perfect formation, it was evident that bravery ran deep within their bloodline. Like Long John Silver's parrot perched on his shoulder, they soared fearlessly through the skies protecting what they held dear. However, not all tales were filled with heroism. The eviction in County Kerry, Ireland reminded us that hardship can also shape our destinies. Yet even amidst adversity, resilience passed down from one generation to another ignited hope for a better future. The cover design of Ovaltine ABC Rhyme Book served as a visual reminder that education is an enduring gift bestowed upon each new generation. Through knowledge and learning comes growth and progress - building bridges between past accomplishments and future aspirations. Queen Victoria herself stood tall as an emblematic figure representing the power and influence carried by successive generations. Her reign witnessed both personal milestones such as Queen Victoria & Family gatherings but also historic events like coronations celebrated joyously with street parties across Norfolk Crescent in Sidcup. Like branches reaching towards the sky on a conceptual artwork depicting a family tree, we are interconnected through time - bound by bloodlines that stretch far beyond our own existence. We honor our ancestors' legacy while nurturing roots for future descendants yet to come.