On Saturday evening I received a call from the local hospital to say that
my father, Bill Lamin, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He fought a
long batt...
10 years ago
About Me
- Pte Harry Lamin
- Born in August 1887 in Awsworth Notts, to Henry and Sarah Lamin. Elder Sisters Catherine (Kate), Mary Esther and Sarah Anne(Annie) and Elder brother John (Jack). Educated at Awsworth Board School, just outside Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England. I served with honour in the 9th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment seeing front line action in Flanders and Northern Italy from the end of 1916 to January 1920.
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What a fantastic find the War Diary has been. I wasn't aware of such a document until almost a year into the project. After that it became the main source...14 years ago
I was wondering why he had to put the address in the middle of the letter?
9:09 PM
I remember bread and dripping as a child. Probably an excellent source of carbs, salt in small doses.
9:38 PM
I just smiled as read the part about bread and dripping! My Grandad came from Derbyshire and used to eat it alot!!
Also my Mum used to say(and still does) if we asked what was for tea she would reply" bread and dripping!"
I think she was probably brought up on the stuff!