Tag Archives: Family history

RIP Prince Philip

Posted on April 9, 2021 by G. A. Michael Sims

Very sad news that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has died today, a Royal with a true sense of duty in his support of our Queen. He may have been a little outspoken at times but … Continue reading →

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Derek J. K. Sims, RIP

Posted on May 9, 2020 by G. A. Michael Sims

We had a somewhat erratic early childhood both of us being witness to domestic violence. Many years later I asked him how much he remembered of that and he said ‘quite a lot’ but we never otherwise discussed it. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Lowestoft and Lord Kitchener

Posted on June 4, 2014 by G. A. Michael Sims

It seems that one of Lowestoft’s best kept secrets is its connection with Lord Kitchener. By the outbreak of WW1 Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener was already a national figure, known for his successes at the Battles of Ferkeh and Hafir in … Continue reading →

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