Since this series began in January 2018 there have been over 1000 Posts from Your Archives where bloggers have taken the opportunity to share posts to a new audience… mine.
The topics have ranged from travel, childhood, recipes, history, family and the most recent series was #PotLuck where I shared a random selection of different topics. This series is along the same lines… but is a ‘Lucky Dip’. I have posts scheduled for another few weeks but that will bring this current series to an end. Another series will begin in the new year.
In this series I will be sharing posts from the half of 2022
Today in the second of author Darlene Foster’s posts she shares wonderful memories of her family in photographs along with their history.
Memories in Photographs
My blogging friend, Beetley Pete, has been running a series of posts featuring photographs from post-war Britain. They are fascinating, a great look back at another time and another place. I would suggest you check them out here
I love old photographs and am so pleased that my family is a family of picture takers. Over the years I have accumulated some wonderful old pictures from the Canadian prairies. So I thought I would post a few of them from time to time as others may enjoy them too. Many will be of family and some will be poor quality. The following are from the 1950s.
This four-generation picture is one of my favourites. Seated is my great-grandmother, and on the left is my grandmother holding little me (and teddy). My mom is on the right. These three women were a huge influence in my life. The shadow of my dad taking the picture makes it even more special.
Another favourite with special women in my life. From left to right, my aunt with my cousin, Mom holding my little brother, me (with teddy), my paternal grandmother, a close family friend I called Aunty and her two children (who I’m still friends with).
Now here is one I just love. I am on the right with my aunt and my brother. We were playing wedding and needed a bridesmaid so we put a dress on my younger brother. He looks so happy because we actually let him play with us. We look a bit guilty, I think. He is not fond of this picture but has forgiven us. I think he looks so cute!
Two farm kids from the 1950s at Hilda, Alberta. One now lives in Thailand, the other in Spain. Who would have thought?
Here I am on the farm with my brother and a snowman we had just built; our dog lurking in the background.
My next little brother with my mom’s teenage sisters, my dear aunts. Another favourite picture.
There you have it, six pictures from another time. I have more to share later.
Thanks for joining me on my trip down memory lane.
Do you enjoy looking at old pictures?
©Darlene Foster 2022
My thanks to Darlene for letting me delve into her archives and I know she would love to hear from you.
About Darlene Foster
Growing up on a ranch near Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, Darlene Foster dreamt of writing, traveling the world, and meeting interesting people. She also believed in making her dreams come true. It’s no surprise she’s now the award-winning author of Amanda Travels, a children’s adventure series featuring a spunky twelve-year-old who loves to travel to unique places. Readers of all ages enjoy following Amanda as she unravels one mystery after another. When not traveling herself, Darlene divides her time between the west coast of Canada and the Costa Blanca, Spain with her husband and entertaining rescue dogs, Dot and Lia.
Find out more about Darlene’s books and read the reviews: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Website/Blog: Darlene Foster WordPress – Goodreads: Goodreads – Twitter: @supermegawoman
A selection of books by Darlene Foster
One of the advance reviews for Amanda in France released on September 13th
This is another exciting travel adventure/mystery in the Amanda Travels series. It can be read as a standalone. This time, Amanda travels to one of my favorite countries to visit–France! As always, we are transported to this country and we experience it through Amanda’s eyes. With Amanda, we gaze at the city of Paris from the Eiffel Tower and stay in the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore. We visit The Palace of Versailles. And we watch with devastation as Notre Dame Cathedral begins to burn.
This book takes on tough topics as Amanda searches for clues as to what caused the fire at Notre Dame, and explores these topics with wisdom and tact. There are so many interesting facts about each place in France that Amanda visits, and they are presented in an engaging way that will fascinate readers, young and old alike. The mystery is compelling and engaging. Amanda is easy to connect with. Kids will see her as a friend. Adults will view her as a child, grandchild, or niece, and the bookish of all ages will recognize Amanda as a member of their community.
The descriptions of the famous sites of France paint vivid word pictures. This scene where Amanda approaches the Palace of Versailles entrance definitely transports you there…”In front stood a majestic statue of the Sun King, Louis XIV, on a horse. The huge entrance gate, covered in gold and topped with a golden crown on top of a large smiling sun, opened into an immense cobblestone courtyard. “I can see why they called him the Sun King,” remarked Amanda as she looked up at the grey slate roof covered in gold filigree and more smiling gold suns. Even the balconies and window frames were trimmed in gold.” This book is filled with more “gold” in the form of interesting nuggets of French history throughout.
There is a set of discussion questions at the end of this book which will start great conversations between kids and adults and encourage reading comprehension. Readers of all ages who long to travel to France should take a trip with Amanda. It’s an enjoyable, fact-filled excursion, with a mystery to boot.
Thanks for dropping in today and it would be great if you could share Darlene’s post.. thanks Sally.
I loved this post! Family is everything, and the photos are priceless.
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I agree Jennie… ♥
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I so agree. Photos keep us in touch with who we are and where we came from.
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Yes!
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A great choice of post, Sally.
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Thanks Robbie ♥
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Thanks, Robbie.
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I love old pictures, even when I don’t know the people in them. Thanks for sharing Darlene’s post, Sally. Her pictures are wonderful.
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Thanks Olga and I agree.. they keep us in touch with not just Darlene’s past and family but our own of that time..♥
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Thanks, Olga. I do too.
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Darlene and Pete, these are wonderful. I adore old B&W photos and especially post WW2. Family history is a favourite occupation of mine, the photos one finds hidden away are amazing, especially if there is information written on the back. Thanks. Tweeted. x
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Thanks very much Jane and for sharing..hugsx
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Always a pleasure.
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I know. That time between 1946 and 1960 was quite special in many ways. So much optimism in the world.
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There was and people were just glad to have got through the war and were determined to make the most of life, I think.
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It’s wonderful to see these, Darlene. Toni x
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Thanks Toni and hope you have a lovely weekend..♥
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Great memories for me too. Thanks, Tony.
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Wonderful pictures and post.
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Thanks Denise..♥
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Thanks, Denise.
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It’s fun to look back and see all those black and white photos. I own quite a few of those too.
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Sounds like you may have some interesting posts to share Pete..have a good weekend..hugsx
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I show a couple of these B & W photos on my PowerPoint presentation when I visit schools. The kids love them but always ask why they aren’t in colour. So cute.
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I remember this post of Darlene’s! Little brother playing wedding is clearly the winner of the group for me.
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Thanks Liz and a delightful photo…xx
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You’re welcome, Sally!
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It is a good one!! Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, Darlene.
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A great trip down memory lane, Darlene. Thanks, Sally for dipping this one.
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Glad you enjoyed too John..hugsx
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Thanks, John. Happy to share these great memories.
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What a wonderful post to share, Sally. I love these old photos from Darlene!
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Me too Jan.. wonderful memories..♥
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Great memories. Thanks, Jan.
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I remembered reading this wonderful post by Darlene, because I remember commenting to her about playing ‘bride’, one of my favorite childhood past times, that I thought at the time, I made up. Lol. Fabulous nostalgia. Hugs to both ❤ xx
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Thanks Debby and I think my mother would have been delighted to see me in a dress and heels playing any form of lady rather than in torn jeans and roller skating…♥
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Lol Sal, now that’s definitely where we would have differed. ❤
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We would have made quite the pair lol ♥
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Lol 🙂 xx
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It was fun playing wedding. We also dressed up our dolls and teddy bears and married them off. Such great memories.
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Truly golden times Darlene xx
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Thanks for sharing this post from my archives. I am back visiting my friends and family in Canada so it is very fitting. Thanks also for sharing the great review of Amanda in France. XO
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A wonderful post Darlene and delighted to share.. enjoy your trip…♥
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I have so many old photos of family. This makes me want to go through them. Lovely memories.
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It is amazing how many memories they stir everytime you look at them… Whilst it is great to recognise who they were, it is also enticing when you have to try and work out just how they are related..xx
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They are fun to look through. Better than TV.
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My family is also a lover of photographs. From my grandfather in WW1, to my mum.
We each had our own childhood photo album which is a tradition I keep up. (these days it’s not one photo but several on iphone etc…)
You can’t beat the old photos and the wait to see or remember what you took or if it came out okay?
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So true, Sue. These old photos are precious.
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I agree Sue.. so important to see where we have come from and the amazing people who played such an important role in who we are..♥
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And so often thrown away or discarde.
so thank goodness for the horders like my mum (and me except I haord anything from string to Lego, teacher notes and beyond LOL)
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Lovely pics, Darlene! Love that one of your brother in a dress, lol.
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Thanks Stevie..hugsx
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Thanks, Stevie. Not sure he has ever forgiven us.
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You see a really carefree childhood. I could be wrong, but back then somehow the kids had a freer laugh. Unbeaten Pete’s great series on post-war photos. 😉 Thanks for sharing such great memories, Darlene! Thanks also to you Sally! xx Michael
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Thanks Michael.. do love stepping back in history with photo memories..hugsx
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It was a carefree childhood, perhaps because we were out I the country away from scary things like traffic and bad news. A bit of a sheltered life in a way. (no TV)
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks Michael..hugsx
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Many thanks for the mention, Darlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete..xx
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Happy to do so, Pete. You share some awesome old photos.
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