Monthly Archives: January 2021

Miss Annie Miller is sending in her resignation at once as she is to be married very soon lest Mr. Harriman be called up. He and she are coming to tea on Wednesday. So as we can get to know him… I asked Annie about Johnnie Smith but she seemed to know nothing about him except he was still working in Sheffield… Stornoway, 20th May. 1917

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Archivist (Editor)

In her letter this week, Mrs Gibson brings Jean right up to speed on the comings and goings of the local folk she has seen during the past couple of days. There is mention of a marriage, a teacher’s farewell … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Miss Annie Miller is sending in her resignation at once as she is to be married very soon lest Mr. Harriman be called up. He and she are coming to tea on Wednesday. So as we can get to know him… I asked Annie about Johnnie Smith but she seemed to know nothing about him except he was still working in Sheffield… Stornoway, 20th May. 1917

I hear Mr. Stevens is back in Scotland from the Antarctic. Some one told me there was a notice about his return in the “Glasgow Herald”. I have written him, so I’ll be able to give his news when I hear… Stornoway, 17th May. 1917

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Archivist (Editor)

Mr Gibson’s letter this week brings us a very interesting historical connection to Stornoway. Mr Gibson mentions writing a letter to a ‘Mr Stevens’ who has returned to Scotland from the Antarctic. He is indeed referring to Kilamarnock born Alexander … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on I hear Mr. Stevens is back in Scotland from the Antarctic. Some one told me there was a notice about his return in the “Glasgow Herald”. I have written him, so I’ll be able to give his news when I hear… Stornoway, 17th May. 1917

You remember a rather pretty stripy one that used to come about when you were here. Its mistress was here the other evening when I was doing the paths, looking for it… Her husband seems to be in the navy and she lives in Mrs. Ross’ who has also Mrs. Rose and her dog. The cat and dog must not meet!… Stornoway, 13th May. 1917

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Archivist (Editor)

This week, Mrs Gibson’s big news refers to a local cat, whom she discovers has recently travelled all the way from Vancouver to Stornoway. She also has some general news about some of the goings on at the school, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on You remember a rather pretty stripy one that used to come about when you were here. Its mistress was here the other evening when I was doing the paths, looking for it… Her husband seems to be in the navy and she lives in Mrs. Ross’ who has also Mrs. Rose and her dog. The cat and dog must not meet!… Stornoway, 13th May. 1917

Lt-Col. David Macleod has been wounded again; his name was on to-day’s list near that of Aleck Macaulay, Breasclet. The latter has been wounded on the head by shrapnel, not seriously, Catherine says… Stornoway, 10th May. 1917

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Archivist (Editor)

Mr Gibson’s letter this week brings news regarding a couple of wounded local boys serving in the war, as well as some more general information on peat cutting and how cold the weather was in Stornoway in May 1917. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Lt-Col. David Macleod has been wounded again; his name was on to-day’s list near that of Aleck Macaulay, Breasclet. The latter has been wounded on the head by shrapnel, not seriously, Catherine says… Stornoway, 10th May. 1917