History Blogs
I love history, heritage and exploring the stories of places, people and things. Here, you'll find my Time Pieces History Project posts and more.
Time Pieces History Project Item 21: The Castle Keep
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – The Castle Keep. The Castle Keep – Introduction to Item 21 Everybody has an object that makes them feel like they’re ‘home’ when they…
Time Pieces History Project Item 20: Lipstick Case
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – the lipstick case. The Lipstick Case – Introduction to Item 20 This lipstick case represents the one carried by my ‘adopted grandmother’, Margaret, in…
Time Pieces History Project Item 19: Curry House
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – the curry house. The Curry House – Introduction to Item 19 This particular curry house is about five minutes’ walk from my house. In…
Time Pieces History Project Item 18: Mog the Cat
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – Mog the Cat. Mog the Cat – Introduction to Item 18 This Mog the Cat belonged to my baby brother, Ed, and he carried…
Time Pieces History Project Item 16: The Mask
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – the mask. The Mask – Introduction to Item 16 Yet another random object from my childhood, this mask has adorned one wall or another…
Time Pieces History Project Item 15: Heworth Tomb
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – Heworth Tomb. The Heworth Tomb – Introduction to Item 15 Heworth tomb represents someone who’s popped up before. My great-grandmother, Mam, who you met…
Time Pieces History Project Item 14: Photo Viewer
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – the photo viewer. The Photo Viewer – Introduction to Item 14 This photo viewer represents a very important person in my life, but not…
Time Pieces History Project Item 13: Doll House
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – the doll house. The Doll House – Introduction to Item 13 I always wanted a doll house. I have always been fascinated by perfect…
Time Pieces History Project Item 12: Yellow Clogs
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – yellow clogs. The Yellow Clogs – Introduction to Item 12 My dad brought these yellow clogs back from Holland when I was about four…
Time Pieces History Project Item 11: Butterfly Bun
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – the butterfly bun (a small cake). Introduction to Item 11 – Butterfly Bun My grandma was a big part of my early life. She…