My thrifty grandmother...

Author Marijke

8 Jun 1959. Just a drill, don’t panic…

08.6.59 My Dear Len + Margaret This is only Monday evening. I will make a little start on this letter. First of all & before I forget I want to thank Len for the nice picture card I received from… Continue Reading →

4 May 1959. Bristol: an unhealthy place to live

4 May 1959 My dear Len and Margaret Monday evening. It has been a lovely day. Beautiful sunshine, but not too warm, although warm enough for me. Dad and I have visited John at the hospital. Aunt B was there… Continue Reading →

23 March 1959. Goodbye’s and first day of Spring

23 March 1959   My dear Len. + Margaret   This is Monday evening + very early to make a start on your letter, but it’s better to make an early start + make sure to have it finished in… Continue Reading →

21 January 1959. Scottish winters and worrying job change

21 January 1959 My Dear Len & Margaret, Wednesday evening. Dad is fixed on T.V. Roselle is having another busy evening with her stock sheets. I am longing for her to be through with them. It will be a few… Continue Reading →

26 November 1958. Christmas crunch and helpless Dad

26 November 1958   My dear Len and Margaret   Here I am this is Wed A.M. + gone 11 ‘o clock. I am late with this letter this week. If I don’t hurry with it there will be no… Continue Reading →

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