Category Archives: 1860s

Census data identifies mystery sender, and reveals a lifelong friendship

Palm House at Kew Gardens c. 1865 Today sees all people living in the UK complete their census returns, an event that happens just once every ten years.  Whilst everyone (except perhaps statisticians and genealogists) perhaps wonders why, here’s a … Continue reading

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Who was Janet Gray, born 9 May 1854, died 22 December 1870, aged just 16 years 7 months?

As seen on Flickr Janet Gray, born 9 May 1854, died 22 December 1870, aged 16 years 7 months, by Anderson, Melrose Image by whatsthatpicture Click on image to view original on Flickr It’s sadly not that common to find … Continue reading

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In focus: Lickley-Dunlop Victorian Family Album

Family Group, early 1860s, by Downie, Jamaica St, Glasgow I stumbled across a wonderful Victorian album on Flickr today. It is so typical of family albums assembled during that era, with images ranging from the early 1860s (including some real … Continue reading

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In focus: A father and and his children. 1867

As seen on Flickr A father and and his children Image by Crafty Dogma Click on image to view original on Flickr This has to be one of the more unusual and strangely captivating early carte de visite that I’ve … Continue reading

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