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21 February 1960. Arrival of Royal baby and possibly Canadian relatives

21 February 1960   My dear Len and Margaret Sunday 5 ‘o clock. I will not go far with this letter, it will be getting time for tea. Today has been beautiful weather, sunshine all day, but not too warm…. Continue Reading →

1 July 1958. Church refuses to marry divorsed people

1 July 1958   My dear Len and Margaret   This is Tuesday eve. It has started to rain, the weather feels thundery. We are thinking of you all and wondering how you are enjoying your holiday, we hope you… Continue Reading →

21 April 1958. Plot for sale and summer weather is coming

21 April 1958 My dear Len and Margaret This is Monday eve. Very early to make a start on your letter, isn’t it? But then it will only be started. We have just enjoyed two summer like days. Of course… Continue Reading →

background to the characters

Granny – Ada Mary du Feu (nee Trachy) – meek, mild, looked like everyone’s idea of a granny. Good household manager, mother of seven children. Would not cross her cantankerous husband I thought, but actually the letters reveal she was… Continue Reading →

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