Monthly Archives: January 2023

I put what money we cd. spare (£10 each) into War Bonds as this was the special effort week to mark the close of the issue of War Bonds…Stornoway 19th Jan. 1919

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

Mr Gibson has been prudently investing his savings, as well as having problems with his referee whistle. Mrs Gibson is exhausted from her catering efforts. The next in our series of letters from the W.J. Gibson collection held by Museum … Continue reading →

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Mamma is not writing to-night; she is fatigued. She is reading up Pettigrew & Stephen’s & Copland & Lye’s catalogues instead, to see what she will buy. So far as I see, she is during the process saving much money… Stornoway 16th Jan. 1919

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

Mr and Mrs Gibson have had fun entertaining teachers, and have heard of the imminent arrival of Lord Leverhulme. Mrs Gibson has also been indulging in retail therapy whilst Barrie the cat is concentrating on getting his rest. The next … Continue reading →

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Mamma asks me to add that Bessie’s hostel is to have a dance on Friday night and Ellis added with giggles that Bessie had asked Willie Payne. What wd. the mother say? … Stornoway 12th Jan. [1919]

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

Mr Gibson recounts the sad aftermath of the Iolaire disaster. He also has cheerier, romantic news relating to a forthcoming wedding and to an invitation to a dance. The next in our series of letters from the W.J. Gibson collection … Continue reading →

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I had a letter from Marion at Brainish (sic) offering me her brother’s daughter as a servant but I am not taking her. She has never been away from home … Meantime I am rubbing along fine and waiting for a day girl … Stornoway undated [22nd Dec. 1918?]

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Archivist (Editor)

Mrs Gibson confirms that the school will commence its holiday closure on the afternoon of Christmas day. Mr Gibson has been providing an employment reference, whilst Mrs Gibson is particular about appointing a servant. The next in our series of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gibson letters | Comments Off on I had a letter from Marion at Brainish (sic) offering me her brother’s daughter as a servant but I am not taking her. She has never been away from home … Meantime I am rubbing along fine and waiting for a day girl … Stornoway undated [22nd Dec. 1918?]