Category: Family
Joyce: Early Letters and Pictures
1950 Postcard from the Lake District
In April 1950, Ian (aged 17) was on a school trip to France. Before he left, he recieved a postcard from Joyce (aged 15) who was on holiday in the Lake District
wishing him ‘a wonderful time’.
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1950 Letter to the chateau in France
Following on from the previous postcard, Joyce then sent the following letter to the chateau in France where Ian was staying.
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1950 Chateau de Giverzac Itinerary
There was a full programme for pupils during their stay.
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Some early pictures of Joyce Pryde
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Balfour Family Holidays 1959-82
The Balfours continued to capture family footage on their cine film camera up until 1982. Here you can see footage from 1959 all the way through, covering family trips to the Isle Of Man, Yugolslavia, Italy, the south of France, Denmark and Germany. Read More
1960 Ian Balfour’s Diary
1960, and the Balfours celebrate Lesley’s first birthday. Once again the family were inundated with letters and messages of support, some of which can be seen on the diary PDF. Read More
1959 Ian Balfour’s Diary
1959, and exciting news for the Balfours as baby Lesley is born at 10pm on the 5th March, weighing 8lbs 15.5oz. The family were inundated with letters and messages of support, some of which can be seen on the diary PDF. Read More