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The Common Room / Re: Adoption question
« on: Sunday 01 June 14 13:03 BST (UK)  »
If the adoption was made within a short time of the birth, it is likely that the original Birth Certificate may have the word 'adopted' written in the margin.

I have a Birth Certificate where the baby was given up for adoption at birth and that is stated on it.

acceber

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Book Inscription
« on: Tuesday 21 January 14 22:53 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks all for the further suggestions!

Sami you could be right about it being jottings as opposed to prose. Maybe it was the writer's thoughts on the book for a book review, or something of that nature.

There are a few other excerpts in the book where they have written fairly continuously, almost in answer to points the author has made or the reader has formed in his head.

I have a feeling it was 2 different people annotating in the book, I'll post a few more pics tomorrow to show you what I mean

Many thanks to all who have contributed so far

acceber

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Book Inscription
« on: Monday 20 January 14 10:08 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks Sami, yes it could well be that.

It may have been 2 different people who had written in the book as it has the initials HC and the date 12/9/40 on the first page, but our well wisher is G on the back page!

acceber

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Book Inscription
« on: Sunday 19 January 14 17:29 GMT (UK)  »
Many thanks to all of the responses.

For anyone that's interested, the book is 'The Psychology of Fear and Courage' by Edward Glover (1940) a 1st edition penguin paperback.

The above transcription was written on the back page, and all through the book are annotations of someone's train journey from Banbury to the New Forest complete with excerpts such as 'Eastleigh 4.15 - blind down, air raid in Southampton'. There are also the reader's musings on the text and even statements about the local ARP meetings and the personalities of those who attend.

It's fascinating, being part mystery and part social history, of both the notes relating to the war and following the original reader's train journey. If only I could find out who the well wisher was!

acceber

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Book Inscription
« on: Sunday 19 January 14 14:11 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,

I have an inscription in a book which I am trying to decipher but am stuck at a few points and unsure of a few words.

This is what I have deciphered so far:

This book is of interest because it
causes the reader to pause & think
about the conscious, unconscious causes
of many of his actions & (Cliches?)
………………….. taking things for granted
………… peoples opinion.
.…… in itself the (diary?) of a sad journey
Every detail of which (I can?) ……………….
my heart I am (relieved?) that ….
are returned …………………….
May time heal the many wounds
Your well wisher  G (10?)

Any help is much appreciated,
acceber

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Badge Identifcation
« on: Sunday 01 September 13 12:06 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

Please can anyone help identify the circular pin/lapel badge which is being worn on a suit by my Great Grandfather (b.1897).

The photo dates from approx c.1947-1957 and is a formal head and shoulders portrait photograph, possibly from his work.

Any help much appreciated,
acceber

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London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests / Re: Orphans
« on: Wednesday 01 June 11 21:03 BST (UK)  »
Just to update, I have just had a reply from the archivist with a record card detailing a timeline of events in the life of my Great Grandmother, including her admission, where she stayed and her postings in domestic service.

This means I have more information about her life compared to some of my other great grandparents, who I have photographs, and first-hand information from relatives about.

Many thanks to everyone who has posted.

acceber

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help with Signature
« on: Tuesday 10 May 11 20:25 BST (UK)  »
It is on a 1915 Marriage Certificate

acceber

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Help with Signature
« on: Tuesday 10 May 11 20:08 BST (UK)  »
Thank you, that was my guess, but I searched ancestry for that and there was no-one of that name. :-\

I am guessing they were originally Emily, and decided to change the spelling of their name!

Many Thanks,
acceber

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