By way of an occasional post, this is an illustration of why you should never give up on a brick wall. Many years ago I discovered the wonderful Augier sisters, their name recorded sometimes as Hosier, and the name of the father who freed them in his Will was John Augier. He was that mystery … Continue reading Never Give Up – seeking John Augier» The post Never Give Up – seeking John Augier appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
If anyone was ever in any doubt about the iniquities of the Apprenticeship scheme that followed the apparent abolition of slavery in the British colonies this little book lays out in graphic detail just how much more dreadful things became for those who had been enslaved. I say ‘apparent abolition’ because although no-one was now … Continue reading The Iniquities of Apprenticeship» The post The Iniquities of Apprenticeship appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons