Due to the fine weather, a bit quiet this morning, with no new visitors and few members. A start was made on listing the cupboard contents, prior to refreshing the list on the website. News and dates were exchanged.
News/Reviews
A good meeting, watching a DVD brought in by Pat, about the Wakefield Press group of newspapers in the 1950's. An interesting insight to the way of life all those years ago. We also looked at some pictures from Byram Hall, now sadly absent from the landscape. Brian's presentation and Jenny's information saved for another time!
A few members met to discuss progress, ask our experts or seek technical advice. A useful morning.
Almost 20 people met to listen to Shirley reminding us about how to go about our research, which resources are available to us and the need to check our findings. Marie also donated a printer to our group which I thought could be used at research meetings, to print out new discoveries or other purposes.
A good number met to catch up on research, ask questions or pass on tips about resources available. We also had a new visitor who quickly settled in and made some friends.
This morning was a zoom meeting, with about a dozen attending. It was good to see Ted again, although he joined us from Arizona at 2.30a.m. - truly dedicated! A good exchange of news and sharing of questions. Thanks to all concerned.
A good number met to share stories of connections to the railways from the past. We had signalmen, tragic accidents in a Bradford goods yard, old cine film from Selby Railway bridge and old photographs.
A smallish group met to sample biscuits, drink coffee, eat chocolates and continue research, sharing discoveries along the way!
A very good crowd came to hear Chris Cade in the persona of Sunny South Sam, a railway guard on the south coast in the forties and fifties. A good time was had by all, acting, singing and handling 'old' coins. A good morning!
