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Title: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Friday 01 January 21 11:17 GMT (UK)

This is the most precious photo I have. It is the only known photo of him.
It is of Henry Rowles who was born and died in Witney, Oxfordshire. He was a blanket weaver.
He was my great grandfather.
There is a lot of foxing but I am hoping someone can improve it for me.
If anything can be done I would be delighted.

Trooper Rollo.

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: japeflakes on Friday 01 January 21 18:30 GMT (UK)

To get you started:

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: John-76 on Friday 01 January 21 20:19 GMT (UK)

Here's one that's not finished, but too many New Years football bowl games on today in the states.  More to do which I'll work on tomorrow.   ;)  A very distinguished gentleman!

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: Trishanne on Friday 01 January 21 20:46 GMT (UK)

One from me
Pat

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 02 January 21 06:49 GMT (UK)

My try. :)
Peter

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 02 January 21 09:43 GMT (UK)

Received a comment that I might have used too much plastic surgery or botox on Henry, so here he is again - after a bad night. :D
Peter

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Saturday 02 January 21 09:59 GMT (UK)

A huge thankyou to everyone that has contributed.
What a fantastic job you have done.
I will now print them all out and after a family meeting next week decide which one goes into the archive.
I can't thank you all enough. Fabulous.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 02 January 21 10:23 GMT (UK)

Make sure you keep watching the post, Rollo. John-76 said he was going to do more work on his and there may be others wanting to have a go. Cheers, mate and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Peter

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: Gadget on Saturday 02 January 21 10:51 GMT (UK)

One from me. I've got an injured shoulder* so tried to keep movements down.

*from moving a washing machine not celebrating  :-X

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: Gadget on Saturday 02 January 21 11:00 GMT (UK)

and a black and white version

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: Gadget on Saturday 02 January 21 11:15 GMT (UK)

Also a larger version but had to compress to get it below the maximum size allowed.

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 02 January 21 11:40 GMT (UK)

I really like those Gadget, nice work  :D
Hope your shoulder soon heals  ;)
Carol

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: Gadget on Saturday 02 January 21 13:43 GMT (UK)

Thanks, Carol  :)

I've put Ibuleve on neck and shoulder - it usually works!

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: John-76 on Saturday 02 January 21 21:16 GMT (UK)

One more...

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Monday 04 January 21 13:55 GMT (UK)

Thank you to everyone who has submitted a picture.
There sure is a lot of talent out there.
I am sure I speak for everyone who has used this service when I say it is very much appreciated.
Sometimes a picture is all we have of our ancerstors so they become very precious.
Thank you.

Title: Re: Henry Rowles 1824-1891
Post by: eglejok on Monday 04 January 21 18:10 GMT (UK)

Henry Rowles