Thursday, May 17, 2012

16 and 17 May 2012

'ello to you fine people...

Yesterday didn't quite work out all to well in regards to the National Archive.  Went to the Archive and I forgot my card with the note of which archive file I have to look at, great.. where is my brain?   Had to go through that training, where they show you how to use the archive, how to behave in the archive and, of course, how to treat the documents.  After that, you had to take a test... yes, a multiple choice test to make sure that you deserve a look at their "stuff".  I deserve to do so as I was rewarded with the Reader's card, which is your ID to get into the archives.  Since I didn't have my card with the said archive number with me, I was done for the day. 



Today, I went once more to finally have a look at  "stuff".  I had my consultation and was advised to first read some of the published material of the time and then go on with the actual ship manifests.  "Great, let's do it!!!"   I sat and read through several books.  Neat thing is, one is allowed to take pictures of the books and documents.  I was told to look through the "Acts of the Privy Council" which I did.  I found a few entries in regards to the Lewis' , but I am not sure that I found my John Lewis just yet, however, for those who look at material for Edmund Lewis, I may have found something interesting.  Copy right is a bit funny about sharing things openly via any online media;  but not to worry.. if you are interested in the images of the entries of the Lewis' , just email me at LianeLew@gmail.com ,  type "Lewis info" in the subject, and I will share what i have with you quite quickly as it is all uploaded to my PC already.   




After that, I had another trip to the tourist attractions, and saw quite a lot.   Weather is cold, windy, but NOT rainy.  It was nice to walk around without having to fight an umbrella.  London Bridge was quite neat and after that, it was off to the "Eye" for a 30 minute ride in a glass capsule, seeing London at night. (pictures above... remember, you can click on the pictures for larger view)








First picture above: i don't recall... Picture 2 and 3: Saint Paul's Cathedral, Pictures 4 and 5: Tower Bridge

I will see you all tomorrow after another day at the archives, hopefully with lots of success and then, I don't know.. more touristy stuff.. mingling with the folks and such ;-)       come back tomorrow and walk with me ;-) 

10 comments:

  1. Thanks for the great pictures and description of your research visit to London. Inspiring!

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    1. Michael.. I was asked to describe the process I went through with the National Archives.. i will do so in one of my upcoming posts... I am happy to share as much as I can ;-)

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  2. Hey Liane ....... first i would say, i follow your blog :-) I've a question......in July the olympic games started in london.......do you feel the atmosphäre now ? Lovely Greets !Frank

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    1. ha ha.. it was funny.. they all partied on the street.. got quite loud for a while as they enjoyed their victory ;-)

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  3. Wish I could be there enjoying the sites with you...of course I'd have to find a pub to suck down a pint while you look old books and "Stuff"

    "It's just not my bag baby!" (Said of course with an Austin Powers accent)

    GB

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    1. LOL.. not your bag ;-) I miss you tons!!!

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  4. Lovely stuff, how I wish I could be there with you, what an awesome experience it must be for you... I'm so glad that you are there and for all that you are learning and will learn...

    Thank you so much for taking us along, you are just the best... and the best travel guide!

    Tom

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    1. Perfect to see you on my travels... as always, I love when you accompany me ;-) I will look at some original letters written by German's who left in the mid 1800s... I will keep an eye out for your name... one never knows, eh?

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  5. You must be really busy! Anxious to find out what you've learned about Edmond Lewes of Lynn.

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    1. Finally, I managed to devote some time to post... let me know if that was at all helpful thus far... (not quite sure for what... maybe some verification ? ) maybe the other entries will provide more ;-)

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