Showing posts with label Gran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gran. Show all posts
5 April 2026

Memorable moments: The institution of lumpy custard

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Our family used to go round for dinner at Gran and Gramps on a regular basis. It remains one of my favorite memories. Gran was an absolutely...
4 April 2026

Memorable moments: The invisible procession

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In her later years, Gran’s driving slowed to a pace that could generously be described as “contemplative.” One Saturday morning we were maki...
31 March 2026

Attention is love

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In many ways, Gran and Gramps could not have been more different. To my young eyes, Gramps was the undisputed hero—an extroverted, charismat...
30 March 2026

Family stories: Toucher Tony

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Later in life, well after Gran and Gramps had emigrated from the UK to Cape Town to be with us, Gramps took up bowls. It wasn't just a h...
29 March 2026

Family stories: The piano hiders

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Once upon a time, many years ago, a party was held in a house crowded with teenagers. The game of the night was "Murder in the Dark....
1 January 2025

Charles & Amy Bishop (Gran's parents)

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I found some interesting documents for Gran's parents on Ancestry.com .   This is part of my  family research . Charles Sydney Bishop 18...
29 December 2024

Tony and Dorothy Sorrell (Gran and Gramps)

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On familysearch.org  and ancestry.com , I also found some of Gran and Gramp's registries.  This is part of my  family research . Gramps...
16 February 2024

Photos of Gran

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Very special photos of a truly beautiful person, inside and out.  How privileged I am to have had her as my Gran. Related Tribute to Gran Tr...