? War - could someone restore and date please? Completed

[rubyrose]

Well, I'm not usually very observant but it jumped out at me in that first photo. Jill, it does make the photo extremely precious from a family history point of view.

Its also precious because I just can't help thinking how much he must have missed her.

Just one more thing, there is a tiny bit of mud on the end of the stick.

Regards

Ruby

[cosmos]

A great photo!  Could it be from the Boer War - what was that 1900 - 1901?

[Rossdal3]

Irene, I love the close up you did of the etching of EMMA in the sand.  I just sent it off to Dad!  We had all glossed over it, never thinking anything of it until it was pointed out.

We would never have "got it" without all of you!

Jill

[Rossdal3]

A great photo!  Could it be from the Boer War - what was that 1900 - 1901?

Thanks for your interest in this thread Cosmos.  Initially my thoughts were that it may have been an earlier war, but the evidence says overwhelmingly that this is a picture from WW1.

Cheers,
Jill

[mmm45]

http://www.bradford.gov.uk/information_and_communication/library_and_information_services/libraries_local_studies.htm

Jill
Bradford Local Studies Library Floor 5 "Gallant Heroes"bit has Williams Obituary from the paper on a file listed alphabetically so you can see it when youre over.

Need ZZs now.

Ady

[BevL]

Hi,
Good catch on 'Emma".  It may have been asked before, but what did 3227 stand for.
Bev

[Rossdal3]

hi Bev, I have no immediate answer on what 3227 stands for.  My immediate thoughts are that it may be the photographers way of keeping track of the photos, but I will check out the original print when I go around to Dads and look at how it is printed on there.

One thing I've learnt on this journey, is never discount any hint and never just assume anything!


Cheers,
Jill

[chinakay]

I'd have thought it was the negative number...but....

What a fantastic thread...and if "Emma" hadn't had a square drawn around the lettering it might likely not have been picked up by present company...it's pretty obscure... Great catch!

Cheers,
China

[oldtimer]

How does one ever get cured of this family tree addiction?

hi Jill! As Irene said, as she was falling about laughing    - you can't! Once you are hooked, might as well accept your fate and enjoy it!!

Wonderful news about your new-found cousin in Yorkshire!! And how exciting that you are coming over to visit all your ancestral haunts!! Hope you have a fabulous time!!

Also, I hope that this year you will "wear your poppy with pride" as you remember William and all the other millions who gave their lives in this, and every other, terrible war.

Best wishes, Judy