I was now living on Burder Street. I knew the Street well and the surrounding ones as I visited my Granny and Aunt Vera when they lived down here and also my friends. Instead of a flat I now lived in a shared house and it was owned by a friend of the family. Two…
We all need a friend in life and one of my most treasured was: Captain Birdseye He was called this because he had a big grey and white beard and had a boat. His boat was kept at the Ring O Bells car park in Loughborough. When he had some spare time he would be…
Here is Granny and Aunty Vera in their home Pictured Left, Oliver, John, Paddy, Granny, Mary, Vera, John McGowan and Tommy. Oliver, John, Paddy and Tommy are Vera’s brothers. Mary is Paddy’s Wife and John McGowan is married to my mum’s sister. If there is one thing that the Irish know how to do and…
Whenever you went to Granny and Vera’s house, they always had lots of drinks and treats for the children. Our parents would sit on the settee and have a cup of tea. Not in a mug, no, it was a cup and saucer, and Aunt Vera would always bring in a bit of fruit cake…
This picture was taken on the day of my Christening. I am Margaret Ann Cunningham (Ann) and Aunty Vera is my godmother. I was born in July 1968. This is 15 Oaklands Avenue, Loughborough, where I was born In this picture is Top Left, Vera, My Mother Margaret and me and My Aunt Margaret who…
Every year in Mexico they celebrate Dia De Muertos – Day Of The Dead They believe that for one night the spirits of their loved ones come back to visit them In order for the spirits to do this the living must invite them Alters are made and upon them are pictures of the deceased.…
The Geranium is an everlasting memory of our mothers, grandmothers and family. For years and years this little plant has been planted in gardens It has also been placed on the window sills in our homes It evokes strong memories of growing up as a child and looking back on happy times When we see…
National flower of Mexico Its grown in many gardens and can be seen around late August Appears in many floral arrangements, especially at harvest festivals Its the Victorian symbolism of an everlasting bond between two people Symbol of marriage and love Provides inner strength and motivation Shows us kindness Brings happiness to all that see…
The name Cosmos comes from the Greek “Kosmos” this means Order and Harmony within the universe. It was named by Spanish priests in Mexico when it was planted in their mission gardens A member of the sunflower The delicate petals and soft appearance bring with it a sense of calm and compassion, thus giving it…
