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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: TROOPER ROLLO on Saturday 17 December 22 15:30 GMT (UK)

Title: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Saturday 17 December 22 15:30 GMT (UK)

This old man is believed to be Edward Rowles, Chimney Sweep. He was married to Esther (nee Cooper). They had a son called Welcome Edwin (known to the family as Edward), driving the motorbike.

I believe this man served in WW1 with the Nottingham & Derbyshire Regiment, No. 5383 & 203552.
On 21st March 1918 he was posted ‘Missing’. 
Also on 21st March 1918 he was reported to be a ‘Prisoner of War’.
He is listed as being imprisoned in Altdamm Prison Camp.
This camp was on the banks of the ‘Oder’, which today is in Poland.
He gives his father as his next-of-kin living at 1 Fox Lane, Chertsey.
In the ‘1939 Register’ he is living at ‘The Nest’, Green Road, Egham, Surrey.
His occupation is given as ‘Incapacitated’.

He died in 1959 at Surrey N.W., age 72.

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: japeflakes on Saturday 17 December 22 18:42 GMT (UK)

Not sure any better but had a go:

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 17 December 22 23:09 GMT (UK)

My try. :)
Peter

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Monday 19 December 22 12:00 GMT (UK)

I forwarded the picture to the National Motorcycle Museum and they have told me the motorcycle was made prior to 1927 because of the type of headlamp used, i.s. acetylene type.
This helps a little bit.
I don't know if the registration is any help to anyone: PH6557.

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: Ian Nelson on Wednesday 21 December 22 18:48 GMT (UK)

I thought a splash of colour might help .... now I'm not so sure, anyhow .... cheers, Ian

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Thursday 22 December 22 08:16 GMT (UK)

Thanks Ian,
I think it does look a little better in colour.
Sometimes a splash is better than full colour.
I only wish I could locate the person who put the picture on-line.
Then maybe, just maybe, I could get a copy from the original witgh more detail.
I found it on Family History UK from a lady who signs herself Jenny C.
It is one of those sites where you cannot make direct contact so if the person does not use this site again then all is lost. I have left a message but I am not hopeful.
Thank you.

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: RJ137 on Thursday 22 December 22 15:09 GMT (UK)

A little late-My Try

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: Trishanne on Thursday 22 December 22 17:18 GMT (UK)

Another late one from me
Pat  :) :)

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: Mike Morrell (NL) on Sunday 25 December 22 13:57 GMT (UK)

My try - maybe a bit sharper.

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Monday 26 December 22 10:46 GMT (UK)

Thank yoiu everybody for your restorations.
It is very much appreciated.

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: loord74 on Tuesday 27 December 22 08:58 GMT (UK)

hope this works fine

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: McGroger on Tuesday 27 December 22 10:16 GMT (UK)

G'day, Rami. Long time, no see. Welcome back!
Peter

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Tuesday 27 December 22 11:06 GMT (UK)

Well done lord74.
How on earth did you get this picture so sharp. It looks fabulous.
I bet it would look even better with a bit of colour.
STUART

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: TROOPER ROLLO on Tuesday 27 December 22 11:25 GMT (UK)

At the risk of being called fussy could the writing on the bike be a bit clearer.

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: loord74 on Wednesday 28 December 22 06:22 GMT (UK)

Quote from: McGroger on Tuesday 27 December 22 10:16 GMT (UK)

G'day, Rami. Long time, no see. Welcome back!
Peter

Thanks Peter... 8)

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: loord74 on Wednesday 28 December 22 06:23 GMT (UK)

Quote from: TROOPER ROLLO on Tuesday 27 December 22 11:06 GMT (UK)

Well done lord74.
How on earth did you get this picture so sharp. It looks fabulous.
I bet it would look even better with a bit of colour.
STUART

Thanks STUART..happy that you liked it

Title: Re: Can someone please date this photograph and enhance if possible.
Post by: Annbee on Wednesday 28 December 22 07:10 GMT (UK)

I've done a crude version (I haven't got photoshop at the moment). It's very low res so short on pixel detail. But better than not having a pic, right :)

This version probably isn't great for printing, Rootschat restricts the size, including the version of the one you posted. But fine for online?

Someone who knows vehicles might be able to date it.

If you want a printable version of this, message me your email and I can send a 4x3 inch print at 300ppi (which would print at 5x3.5ins at 240ppi).