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Wedding day
Paul and Dorothy walking arm in arm. Annotated, "Frontispiece: Paul and Dorothy on their wedding day 5 April 1938"
Couple in a doorway
A man stands in an open doorway with his arm around the shoulders of a woman. Reverse annotated, The happy pair’ and ‘1936’.
With best wishes
Portrait of a man and woman, wearing smart clothes, flanked by four men in suits and a seated woman to one side. Reverse annotated, ‘with best wishes to Paul and Dorothy from Mr & Mrs Walker’ and ‘married Nov 18 1936’ and printed, ‘A photograph by…
George Edward Gadd
Personal research on George Edward Gadd by his younger brother. It describes how he died and how his parents found out about his death on their way to visit him. It also mentions his amateur boxing and engagement to Kathleen Smith, a farmer's…
With compliments
Compliments card from Mr & Mrs John Arden on the marriage of Esther E Peadon and John W Arden.
News from Stalingrad
Dorothy replies to Paul's three letters. She is worried about news that the Russians have made a breakthrough and that the Germans have blown up one of their own field posts. Dorothy describes the new ration cards issued at home but says that the…
Letter to Paul
Dorothy writes to Paul, expressing her delight at receiving three letters from him. She discusses the various railway lines which may have been taken by the Russians as Paul's letters were sent by air mail. Dorothy explains that her lights have been…
Letter from Dorothy May to her husband Paul
A series of German newspaper birth, death and birthday announcements are followed by a letter from "Mog" to her "Teddy" dated 2nd January, Freiburg.
Teddy is said to be in Russia and Mog is clearly distressed at his absence and lack of letters.…
Teddy is said to be in Russia and Mog is clearly distressed at his absence and lack of letters.…
Christmas time
Dorothy writes to Paul, describing putting up the Christmas tree and her difficulties in shopping with a heavy cold. She says the sirens have been sounded and planes seen overhead. Dorothy gives news of neighbours, one of whom is in prison for…
Unzustellbar, zurück
A letter from Dorothy to Paul, marked 'undeliverable'. She writes with news of neighbours and friends and the difficulties she has shopping with ration cards for vegetables.
Arthur Wrigley's wedding
Arthur Wrigley, in uniform, and his bride standing outside a church doorway in Pestwich, Manchester. The reverse of the image is annotated 'Dec 18th 1941'.
Arthur Wrigley's wedding photograph
Arthur Wrigley in uniform and his bride, Joan, standing beside a car. A man behind the couple is holding up a child who is scattering them with confetti.
Newspaper report of Arthur Wrigley's marriage to Joan Milligan
Description of Arthur Wrigley's marriage to Joan Milligan. The names of the couple's parents and the bridesmaids and a description of the bride's dress and bouquet are included. The best man is reported to have been Corporal Michael Connolly, RAF.
Soldat Paul May
Writing to 'my darling Teddy' Dorothy gives Paul news from home and her difficulties in obtaining some goods including toilet paper and asks if Paul can obtain curry powder. She mentions new railway tracks being laid, a cannon being built and news…
Eric and Iris Baldwin's wedding and other photographs
Top left - bride and groom and five other airmen standing in line. Captioned 'group wedding photograph of crew attending ceremony'.
Top right - head and shoulders portrait of an airwoman, captioned 'Mrs I Baldwin (nee Mathews) LACW pay accounts…
Top right - head and shoulders portrait of an airwoman, captioned 'Mrs I Baldwin (nee Mathews) LACW pay accounts…
Airman and girlfriend
A half length portrait of an airman and his girlfriend.
On the reverse 'Walter...'
On the reverse 'Walter...'
The Glass Door
A biography. Tells the story of the bombing of Cinderella Dance Club.
James and Anna Williams wedding
James and Anna leaving the church on their wedding day.
Constance and Nathaniel Crawford
Couple, man in RAF uniform, woman in civilian clothes. On reverse, handwritten note '?1942' and sticker 'CONSTANCE CRAWFORD NEE CONSTANCE BLAIR + NH CRAWFORD. LARNE - Co ANTRIM.'
Copy marriage certificate
Details of the marriage of Joseph Ardern and Mary Jane Candling.
Marriage certificate
Details of the marriage of George Peadon and Harriet Bean together with the baptism of Mary Jane Candling.
Deutsche Reichspost
Willi sends Paul and Dorothy his congratulations on their marriage. Decorated with a rural view of a river and the German coat of arms
Deutsche Reichspost
Willy sends congratulations to Paul and Dorothy on their marriage. Decorated with a clipper in full sail flying the flag of the Wehrmacht at sea with a steam ship beyond. On the reverse is a view of the sea with sunbeams shining down through the…
Deutsche Reichspost
Dorothy's aunt sends 'much happiness' and 'loving thoughts to 'Herr and Frau May'. Decorated on the front with a view of a meadow with trees and snow covered mountains. On the reverse is a coloured flower wreath.
Deutsche Reichspost
Kate sends 'best wishes for you future happiness'. Decorated with a clipper at sea in full sail flying the flag of the Wehrmacht with a steam ship beyond. On the back cover is a view of the sea with sunbeams shining through the clouds.