As a photo restorer working with clients across the UK, I often get a front-row seat to regional history. Every so often, a photograph lands on my desk that tells a story far larger than the frame itself. This was exactly the case when Mrs. Gannon contacted me from...
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I had the pleasure of restoring a book of old photos featuring Lang Propeller Ltd factory workers who produced WWI propellers. Interestingly, the factory operated in the town where I was born. An employee took 57 images and compiled them into an album. These rare...
Harry Haddock was a professional footballer in the 1950’s for Clyde Football Club. He married in Helen in 1952, below is a photo from that event! The photo restoration was straightforward enough with facial reconstruction and some brightening up. More...
The Waziristan campaign 1936–1939 comprised a number of operations conducted in Waziristan by British and Indian forces. This was against the fiercely independent tribesmen that inhabited this region. These operations were conducted in 1936–1939, when operations were...
Conservation is different from digital restoration. Conserving old photos and conservation is the stabilization and preservation of existing photos or documents, to prevent further damage and slow or halt the degradation process. With conserving old photos is it...
WW1 had umpteen stories to be told about individuals who fought and contributed to the war, this is one story of Pierre Rivet, WW1 letter dated April 4th 1915 Verdun, France. It was translated from a French letter and photo from europeana.eu I want to highlight that...
Great numbers of soldiers on horseback tracked miles through the hills of Afghanistan an Pakistan during WW1 to WW2. It would have been known as India back then. I have a collection of photos showing just that. However, in that collection, one photo stands out. It is...
Cycling in old photos shows us the way cycling has changed. I thought I would just peer into a few old photos and take a look back at some of the photographic problems, clothes and cycling technology. Photography and cycling in old photos Firstly back in 1900 exposure...
Elsie Johnson (Née Pearce) – Born 18th May 1913 – Died 22nd Jan 2015 Aged 101.5 A celebration of the life of a truly remarkable woman Elsie Johnson, my Grandmother, she brought joy to all and gave so much to her local community. She will be remembered...
Unintentional and fascinating, candid details captured in 1900’s photos. Old photos have great details in them and it is fascinating to see everyday life caught in the background and not intentionally by the photographer. Most photos were staged and posed but as...
Packing for a photo restoration trade show or family history event? Maybe you are a seasoned trade show exhibitor or never done it all, this post is about what you may need to pack for a successful day. Some useful points. Firstly it is likely you’ll need a car...