Some time ago I wrote about discovering my grandparents had been involved in a train crash which left my granny injured. You can read the post by clicking here. Surprisingly this was the first most of my generation of the family had heard about the accident even though it must have been such big news … Continue reading An Alarming Experience – Hugh Brawley and Catherine Cosgrove

After posting about my grandfather's brother, Patrick Brawley returning to Scotland for a visit after many years in Canada we were talking about his service during the Great War. I have seen his service records which give basic details of his postings and health record but this article from the Wishaw Press dated 27 January … Continue reading A Hero – Patrick Brawley

My grandfather's brother, Patrick Brawley was born in Newmains on 7 February 1894. In 1923 he left Scotland for Canada where he made a good life for himself and his family. A return visit to Newmains in 1960 generated some interest in the local press. My mother remembers his visit well. Even after 37 years … Continue reading On Holiday From Montreal – Patrick Brawley 1894-1981