Sunlight from the Nilgiris: So, what did happen on the eve of Dad’s 22nd birthday?

Sunday, July 14, 2013

So, what did happen on the eve of Dad’s 22nd birthday?

Mum said YES!

To My Darling Incy

On the eve of my 22nd Birthday, there wasn’t a happier man on this earth than me. Thanks for saying “yes” and here’s to a Wonderful and Glorious future, together.

Loving You only, for Ever and a Day,

Mac.

xxxxx 8.12.1945 xxxxx

Mum's autograph book, a gift on her 15th birthday 1937

11th June ‘37

With fond love

from

Mum, Dad and Sisters

for

A Happy Birthday

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Anne MurphyJuly 15, 2013 at 12:51 AM
Aww...what a romantic! Still so much I'm still finding out for the first time - I never knew Dad proposed to Mum the day before his 22nd Birthday. That could have been a miserable Birthday had Mum have said 'no'....but lucky for all of us she didn't!
That autograph book holds some wonderful information, I'm so glad Mum obviously treasured it well.
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Thanks.
David.

Sunlight from the Nilgiris

I must find time to visit Port Sunlight soon and go see Mum & Dad. I’ve not been for awhile. Things never change, Dad will be in his chair the whole time and Mum will be constantly in and out of the kitchen making us tea!

“Can you get out all those old black & white photos of India Mum. Who’s that and when was it taken and where? Tell me that story again Dad, about when you....”

I’ve looked at those old photos so many times and I’ve listened to Dad’s stories over and over again. I must sit down with Mum & Dad and make notes of who is in those old photos, very few have anything written on the back. Yes, I’ll do that soon....

My dear Mother passed away this year, she was 90. Dad died in 2009 when he was 85. I now have a box full of old memories, photographs and letters but not many names, dates or places. I hope this blog will help put that right.

In 1946 Mum & Dad got married in India. Mum was born there and Dad went over with the army. That same year, they sailed over to England. Harry was returning home to Port Sunlight from the Nilgiris with his new wife Nancy.

I've created this blog so I can tell their story and share it with family and friends. With plenty of old photographs, letters, and happy memories & stories, I’m sure Harry & Nancy’s story will be of interest to all who knew them and even those that didn’t. I hope you enjoy your visit.

Thanks,

David.

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So, what did happen on the eve of Dad’s 22nd birthday?

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