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Title: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: bigbazza on Sunday 16 September 18 17:44 BST (UK)
Hi,

I am submitting this photo of my uncle John for restoration. The original was small, only 4cm x 7cm.
It is the only picture I have of him and it was taken circa 1918 when he was about 16 years old.

He was born 24th August 1902 in Bradford, Yorkshire and came to Wallasey in about 1904 where he spent the rest of his life.  He used his mother's maiden surname for most of his life and was aka John Edward Needham.

He was a mason, and apparently, a grand master in a lodge in either Wallasey or Birkenhead.  I don't know for sure because I have never research it. (I wouldn't know where to start!).

He married and divorced and had no children. He died 16th February 1968 in Wallasey.
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: loord74 on Monday 17 September 18 11:51 BST (UK)
My Try
Rami
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: Handypandy on Monday 17 September 18 14:18 BST (UK)
One from me...
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: bigbazza on Monday 17 September 18 14:50 BST (UK)
Rami,

You have deleted my uncle's pince nez glasses and ear chain!!
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: Trishanne on Monday 17 September 18 15:47 BST (UK)
It is unusual for one so young to wear pinze nez, they are usually seen on older men.
Pat
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: bigbazza on Monday 17 September 18 18:34 BST (UK)
Hi Pat,

Many thanks for what you have done to the picture.  However, the eyelids on the left hand corner of his right eye seem blurred to me when I compere them to the original.  Can I be a pain and ask you to try and remedy this?  Otherwise, it is brilliant.

I knew my uncle quite well and it doesn't surprise me that he wore pinz nez glasses.  he was a fastidious man.  My dad said he was a manual worker who went to work in a suit and tie and bowler hat and carried his working clothes in a briefcase!  He didn't say what his workmates thought of him!

Baz.
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: Trishanne on Monday 17 September 18 19:54 BST (UK)
Hi Baz, Thank you for your comments on my restoration of your uncle. He sounds quite a character.
I've had another go at the eyelid, just hope I haven't 'played with it too much and that it is OK for you.
Pat
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: bigbazza on Monday 17 September 18 23:02 BST (UK)
Hi Pat,

That's a lot clearer, thanks very much.  He was a character, set in his Victorian ways!

Baz.
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: loord74 on Tuesday 18 September 18 06:03 BST (UK)
Rami,

You have deleted my uncle's pince nez glasses and ear chain!!

You didn't mention glasses before so I can pay attention for that, unexpected for 16 years old to wear that ,,Im sorry for my unprofessional restoration
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: aus*jen on Tuesday 18 September 18 08:04 BST (UK)
Hi bigbazza,  In my opinion the photo restorers here on Rchat have done some excellent
                    restorations on your photo and perhaps instead of being picky with the results
                    you could consider the time and expertise involved in producing such positive
                    outcomes.
                   
Jen.
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: loord74 on Tuesday 18 September 18 09:30 BST (UK)
Hi bigbazza,  In my opinion the photo restorers here on Rchat have done some excellent
                    restorations on your photo and perhaps instead of being picky with the results
                    you could consider the time and expertise involved in producing such positive
                    outcomes.
                   
Jen.

You are right Jen
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: bigbazza on Tuesday 18 September 18 14:52 BST (UK)
Hi everyone,

The last thing I want to do is offend anyone on RootChat.  It is a marvellous free service which I have used many times over the years and I hope to use it for many years to come.  The restorations you produce are excellent and I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into providing this service.

The comment I made to Rami was meant to express surprise that my uncle had lost his glasses and the exclamation marks were meant to emphasise the humour of the situation.  Sorry if it backfired Rami.

Regarding Pat. I made a request which she acceded to.  I thanked her for her original restoration and told her that the remedied one was brilliant.  We also had a conversation about my uncle. If I offended you in any way Pat, please accept my apologies.

Baz.

Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 19 September 18 23:25 BST (UK)
One from me...

Great job Andy  8) I think Baz missed your version.
Carol
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: bigbazza on Thursday 20 September 18 08:35 BST (UK)
Sorry Andy.  I downloaded all the restorations for comparison and forgot to make a comment, and then the page turned from 1 to 2 and it got missed.  Your restoration is, of course, excellent.  Thanks to Carol for the heads up.

Baz.
Title: Re: John Edward Ijewsky of Wallasey, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England.
Post by: Handypandy on Thursday 20 September 18 13:16 BST (UK)
Thanks, no worries.