Jersey – Letters from a Jersey mother

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 →

20 May 1958. Emigration worries and multi coloured carnations

20 May 1958 My dear Len and Margaret Again I am writing my letter a little early in the week. Well how are you all getting on? I guess you are now getting settled with your new surroundings,… Continue Reading →

20 May 1958

Background to the Letters

When my mother died suddenly in 1979 at the age of 57 we were shocked, upset and didn’t know what to do. It fell to me and one of my brothers, Paul, to empty her flat. Furniture and household equipment… Continue Reading →

1 January 1955

My thrifty grandmother...

Category Jersey

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

20 May 1958. Emigration worries and multi coloured carnations

Background to the Letters