Thank you for that story Lesley. It is now stored away with other gems you have come up with. 1955? I was ten years old, and bet I was looking forward to Christmas. It is thought provoking to read of conditions and think about how our ancestors lived in those times. 18th and 19th C I mean, not 1955. Best wishes to all at Christmas and as we look forward to next year. Seasons greetings, John PS. No best wishes to Roots Web!!! What's going on with them??