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Family History Documents and Artefacts => FH Documents and Artefacts => Topic started by: BumbleB on Wednesday 28 October 15 13:14 GMT (UK)
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I've just discovered my original National Registration Identity Card from 1942. ;D
Inside are a number of small paper labels giving my registered address at any given time. However, they are all glued down onto each other and I'd love to separate them, so that I can trace my addresses between 1942 and 1945.
Does anyone have an idea on separating the papers? As the new addresses are written in ink, I don't think that any kind of dampness could be employed, but how do I do it?
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Ah I was about to suggest dampness (steaming) but as you say that would risk the ink :(
Can you tell how many layers there are?
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I believe there are four layers of paper on top of the card.
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Long shot but is it possible to read through the top layer, like if you held it up to the light or something?
I'm sure there must be some solution out there someone will have used before.
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I can guess that the next to the top one is an address in Little Budworth as I can see the outline of Tarporley, and that the bottom paper one - which is the most intriguing - is Halifax. OK both my parents came from Halifax originally, and one grandmother remained in Halifax, the other grandparents moved to Little Budworth. I expected the original Chester address (on the card itself), and the two Little Budworth addresses, but the others? :o :o I'm just bl...y nosey ;)
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I don't suppose a hairdryer would soften the glue after all this time.
The card I have from 1948 has 4 spaces for change of address so luckily no sticky labels. We only moved once though. ;D
Rosie
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I would be nosey too ;D Typical the bottom one is the most intriguing one!
Have you tried cautiously lifting a tiny corner to see just how stuck the papers are?
Maybe the sticky has dried after all this time and become brittle.
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Unfortunately for me they used excellent glue in those days. Even a scalpel doesn't do much, and now the paper is rather brittle. Ah, well ::)
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Sorry Rosie I missed your reply - I'll have a go!!!
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Why not get in touch with your local Records Office and ask if they have a conservator. I once went to an open day at North Yorks RO in Northallerton and their conservator told us about their work. They might be able to suggest something.
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Thanks tillypeg. Why do I need any other excuse to go to Lichfield? :o
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Why do you need an excuse to go to any record office ;D
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Exactly ;D Lichfield is my local Archives and I visit as often as possible - but usually on behalf of others who are unable to visit. All my lot are from Yorkshire - I just happen to live in Tamworth :)
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That is what I thought ;D ;D ;D
Rosie
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I had another little play this morning - I now know the Halifax address - my grandmother's house, and the other Little Budworth address - my grandparents' address.
I'm now going to leave it alone until I go to Lichfield.
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That is a good result then. I really hope they will be able to help you to unravel the final address.
Rosie :)
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Thanks, Rosie, I'll let you know :)
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Thanks BumbleB, I would like to know. Good luck
Rosie :)