Village people
The regulars might remember that we have always admired the short-lived spring blossom of a local cherry tree that we learned had a back story.....see here www.flickr.com/photos/99303089@N00/51984754383/
Now that back story has expanded! One of this week's local council candidates was delivering campaign leaflets. I immediately recognised the name 'Ross Skinner'. So instead of him 'doorstepping' me for political purposes, I doorstepped him to let him know how every year we enjoyed the cherry tree's blossom at the end of his driveway.
To cut a long story sideways, it was quite a surprise to discover in the conversation that the lady associated with the tree was also the author of several novels including "The Lighthouse Keeper" from 1965. An eBay search revealed one for sale at a reasonable price and here is the photo of the hardcover with a photo of the author shown below. I haven't got around to reading the book as yet but isn't it amazing how local village histories slowly reveal themselves bit by bit.
Village people
The regulars might remember that we have always admired the short-lived spring blossom of a local cherry tree that we learned had a back story.....see here www.flickr.com/photos/99303089@N00/51984754383/
Now that back story has expanded! One of this week's local council candidates was delivering campaign leaflets. I immediately recognised the name 'Ross Skinner'. So instead of him 'doorstepping' me for political purposes, I doorstepped him to let him know how every year we enjoyed the cherry tree's blossom at the end of his driveway.
To cut a long story sideways, it was quite a surprise to discover in the conversation that the lady associated with the tree was also the author of several novels including "The Lighthouse Keeper" from 1965. An eBay search revealed one for sale at a reasonable price and here is the photo of the hardcover with a photo of the author shown below. I haven't got around to reading the book as yet but isn't it amazing how local village histories slowly reveal themselves bit by bit.