Monthly Archives: June 2011

Friday Afternoon – Fairy Peaseblossom RIP

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Stephen Gadd

I’ve learned something unexpected about a friend who died recently. The gawky-looking youth on the right of this photo is me. John Pryer is the other chap in a red shirt. At the time this was taken in the Royal … Continue reading →

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A pub brawl death in 1879

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Stephen Gadd

I’ve been looking into my family history for over 20 years, so was astonished to discover only recently that my ancestor, John Gadd, died as a result of injuries sustained in a pub brawl. When I was given this photo … Continue reading →

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The Grange – some historical notes on the home of Grange Park Opera

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Stephen Gadd

I’m working for Grange Park Opera at present, and was intrigued by the history of the buildings, (outlined on the English Heritage web site and on Wikipedia) and so paid a visit to the Hampshire County Record Office in Winchester. … Continue reading →

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Carrie Pringle – some answers

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Stephen Gadd

Written in response to the excellent article by David Cormack, ‘Wir welken und sterben dahinnen’: Carrie Pringle and the Solo Flowermaidens of 1882 [Source: The Musical Times, Vol. 146, No. 1890 (Spring, 2005), pp. 16-31] This article caught my attention … Continue reading →

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