Followers of this blog who signed up during the digitisation of the wonderful Knights-Whittome collection will have noticed the long absence of posts about the collection, but be assured, research continues steadily alongside regular archive work, and we will continue to add new information and stories as we uncover them. Today, we are pleased to…
Feeling inspired by any of the stories you’ve seen on the blog? Why don’t you join us to learn how you can uncover your own family history. In conjunction with genealogists from the Surrey History Centre, Sutton Archive is offering two one-off sessions on Saturday 26th October, and Saturday 9th November from 10-12.30. The sessions…
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We’ve been talking to artist Ksenija Vucinic about the legacy of the Past on Glass Project. Ksenija Vucinic is very much a twenty-first century woman – both a highly regarded Structural Engineer and a talented artist. She’s been a long time follower of the project which has been so successful in preserving the images created…
Little Woodcote House was a large farmhouse located in the area known locally as Hungry Bottom – at the top of Woodmansterne Lane. Around 1853, the property was bought by one George Marshall. He was born on January 18th 1802 at Westoe, County Durham, the son of George and Hannah Marshall. His family were prominent…
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Today’s post is written by one of our dedicated Volunteers, Colin, who was researching the history of Manor Farm in Hilliers Lane, Beddington. It had been occupied by the Mighell family (pronounced “Myall”) and two residents, both called Philip Mighell, had remarkable stories – tragic and heroic – that illustrate much about the development of …
With a few months worth of reflection under our belts, it is wonderful to look back on some of the work that the Past on Glass project has achieved. It is something we do with a real sense of pride. Perhaps nothing makes the experience more worthwhile however, than when we are contacted by a…
As we enter 2019, the funding of the Past on Glass may have officially ended, but that hasn’t stopped activity here at HQ. Our dedicated volunteers continue to research and publish research into our sitters and we hope you will continue to follow us on our new look blog ‘The Past on Glass & Other…
4 days to go and Christmas has suddenly reached us, so today we’re finishing for the holidays and would like to wish all our followers and supporters a wonderful break too. Whether you have shared a post, attended a talk or simply been inspired, we are always so appreciative of any contributions, and as…
After four amazing years, the funded work of the Past on Glass project is finally drawing to a close. We’ve scanned over 10,600 glass plates, nearly 3000 were sent to a wonderful conservator, researched several hundred lives, and matched up families with photos of relatives they had never seen. Work will carry on as…
Amongst our very dedicated research team is Kathy, who will have been volunteering for us for 4 years in December. In her time with us she has specialised in researching the soldiers and Nurses of WW1. As 100 years since the ending of the First World War was approaching I knew that Kathy, with her…
As digitising our main collection of plates has slowly but surely come to an end, we have lastly come to look at a lovely surprise we were gifted with earlier in the year, thanks to Rob Williams and Janet Rice. Below they have kindly put together an introduction to the plates and their history… We are…
Today’s post is brought to you by our dedicated research volunteer, Elizabeth, who’s writing and discoveries are always a treat, and is today uncovering Winifred Knaggs’ story. On first glance it would appear that the two photographs we have of Miss Knaggs in Nurses uniform, would be a big clue and we would hope that her…
