Deborah Lundbech's photos with the keyword: William Gregory

Sent by Annie Nolan to her fiancee's sister Polly Gregory. Towards the end she tells Polly that "A.T." (Arthur Thomas Gregory)"has been slightly wounded but nothing to worry about". He would actually die several weeks later from these wounds. either they became infected or he was not telling her how badly he had been wounded to begin with. Ten years later Annie married Arthur's brother William - my grandfather - whose wife, Marie Rose, had died of pneumonia leaving him with three children. but my Nana (which she became) kept a portrait of Arthur in her jewelry box until she died. It was so moving to see this knowing how profoundly she would be devastated a few weeks later. I also had a laugh with my mother about her horrible handwriting - she was always good natured about being teased about it. It's just so incredible to know the story and then - from out of the blue - (thanks to Alix who is Polly's GGranddaughter and flickr) we have this amazing memento.

My Nana and Grandad at their flat - 79 Seymour Road, Leyton. First of a new set I'm going to do on Seymour Road. My mother says my Grandad never liked this picture. It's one of the few we have where he's not dressed up with a suit and waistcoat. I think it's a wonderful portrait of them. It's in a small frame on m desk.

My mother, Hazel Gregory being escorted into church by her father, William Gregory. Emmanuel Parish Church, Leyton, London. February 9, 1952.

My Nana and Grandad, William and Ann Gregory, came over to visit in 1967. Here they are visiting the Browns in Fairfield and perhaps meeting Helen for the first time as she was born over here. Happy Birthday Helen!