Harriett's Family Photos

Hello Ladies, and Gentlemen.  Inspired by Aimee's post a little while back 

I badgered my Nana to get the old family photos out to bring you a little snap

shot of my family history. All the people in these images are from the Bolton

Steenhoven line, relatives of my Grandfather on my mothers side. Originally

Dutch and living in the east end of London they where evacuated in the 

second world war to the suburbs of Guilford where my Grandfather was born.

This is Louise Steenhoven Marraner. My Great Great Grand mother. Born in 

1882, this photograph was taken when she was 13 or 14. When I asked my 
Grandfather what she did for a job he replied 'had kids'! I love the embroidery
on her jacket and tightly curled locks. 

The back of the photograph,  printed on a thick post card this image was taken
by London bridge at a photography studio. The typography is amazing I love the
detailing on the 'L'.

Annie Bolton Steenhoven Daughter of  Louise . Born in 1907 this photo was taken 

around 1921 when Louise was 14. I necklace she is wearing looks like jet, I think

she looks incredibly chic for a teenager!

This is Annie and Lousie walking down a street in east London in

1935.  This photograph was taken by a photographer who made his

money by waiting in the streets taking pictures of passers by and try

and sell them on to them.

This was taken in Guilford after the evacuation, I have been told that 

the most of the aunts in this photo worked as land girls. I am going to 

try and find a photograph of them in their gear!

From Right to Left. 

 Bet- My  Great Aunt.

Bill- Great Uncle.

Lou - Great Aunt.

Jim- Great Uncle.

Annie- Great Grandmother.

Den - Great Uncle in law, married to Ivy.

Louise- Great Grandmother.

Ivy - Great Auntie.

Little boy in centre - My Granddad's Brother Terry.

My Great Auntie in law Vera in 1935. Love the little bow detail on her dress.

That little baby is my Grandfather! Known to everyone as Bunny, the boy is his
brother Terry.

This is Doris my Great Auntie. This photograph was taken on the 18.9.27 
making her 20. She later opened her own school and took the role of
headmistress. It's such a shame this images is scratched over her 

mouth as she looks like she was a really beautiful woman.

The back of the photograph, again it is printed on a post card. 

This is Victor and Tu My Great Uncle and Aunt taken in 1935. On the 
back it says 'Vic and Young Lady' which means this photograph was
 taken before they were married. Bunny told me that Tu was always a 
very well turned out, proud woman who was very conscious of her 

appearance.

This is Great Uncle Victor again (the blurred one!) who was an  accountant. 

Pictured behind him is Uncle Jim who was a steal merchant.They are attending 

a wedding in the east end of London in 1938 . I love the woman's shopping 

bags you can see winging out behind them as she strides past.

Next time I am back home I am going to gather some Images from my Nan's

side as she promises she has plenty to show me. She was a pretty sharp 

dresser herself so I can't wait to show you some of her looks!

Harriett x