tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post5540361124424586127..comments2024-03-27T09:13:32.912+00:00Comments on News From Nowhere: A Mucky Postcard To Lady LuppellAlan Burnetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-30479615855553087452013-04-24T13:33:31.538+01:002013-04-24T13:33:31.538+01:00Do we know why this park is called The Stray?Do we know why this park is called The Stray?Georgina Malcolmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-54524665418584366592013-04-24T13:25:47.388+01:002013-04-24T13:25:47.388+01:00Where would we be without Brett?Where would we be without Brett?Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-25251168138273854062013-04-23T23:02:29.322+01:002013-04-23T23:02:29.322+01:00On the "mysterious Sir Francis Trippel,"...On the "mysterious Sir Francis Trippel," the following is from "The county families of the United Kingdom":<br /><br />TRIPPEL, Sir (Henry) Francis, Knfc.—Cr. 1909.<br /><br />b. 1866; m. 1890 Lillian Edith, dau. of Major<br />William Amphlett-Moss. Sir Francis Trippel, who was educated at Real-Gymnasium, Duisburg, and at Bonn Univ., took a leading part in the promotion of the Union Jack Club, has published many articles on military education and physical training, originated and edited 'The Flag,' and is Major ret., late Army Motor Reserve and Hon. Secretary of King Edward VII. British-German Foundation. — Bath Club, w. ; R. Automobile Club, s.w.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-29505371677940688332013-04-23T22:59:05.944+01:002013-04-23T22:59:05.944+01:00Major Henry Francis Trippel of the Army Motor Rese...Major Henry Francis Trippel of the Army Motor Reserve, and formerly an Army Tutor, received his knighthood from the King at Whitehall on 28 July 1909. Apparently Sir Francis was a genius at fundraising. Between 1908 and 1911, he raised "£300,000 for various causes and institutions ... Extorting money from millionaires is a hobby with this gentleman."Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-63634647513658142872013-04-23T22:44:46.021+01:002013-04-23T22:44:46.021+01:00Brett, you're a genius ThanksBrett, you're a genius ThanksAlan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-19112989304156621402013-04-23T22:42:58.830+01:002013-04-23T22:42:58.830+01:00Henry Francis Trippel married Lillian Edith Moss i...Henry Francis Trippel married Lillian Edith Moss in 1890. Their only daughter Dorothea Lillian A Trippel was born in 1891 and married Dr Herbert E Cumming in 1917.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-45652325155885670742013-04-23T22:30:34.370+01:002013-04-23T22:30:34.370+01:00The 1911 Census shows the Trippel family living at...The 1911 Census shows the Trippel family living at Onslow Hall, Richmond Green, Surrey. Although her husband's name is shown as Francis here, I'm sure it's the same person. He was of Prussian origin, and a retired Army officer.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-2025066825568627462013-04-23T22:27:54.369+01:002013-04-23T22:27:54.369+01:00I think her name is Lady Trippel. From The Court ...I think her name is Lady Trippel. From The Court Circular in The Times, Tuesday, Dec 02, 1913; pg. 11:<br />"Lady Trippel, who has been very ill in Italy during the last 10 months, underwent a serious operation at Fitzroy House on Sunday morning. Her condition yesterday was grave but hopeful."<br /><br />In July 1911, Lady Trippel gave a silver trinket box as a wedding present to Sir Harry Waechter and Miss Josephine D'Arcy.<br /><br />An obituary in The Times on 31 March 1934 gives more:<br /><br />"Lady Trippel, widow of Sir Henry Trippel, who died in 1930, died at Hereford on Wednesday at the age of 74 of blood poisoning. She was Lillian, daughter of Major William Amphlett Moss, of Great Witchingham, Norfolk, and married in 1890 ..."Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-85460075080896226362013-04-23T20:37:06.976+01:002013-04-23T20:37:06.976+01:00I had to come back to see if anyone else thought t...I had to come back to see if anyone else thought the same about the letter. The p in perfectly is indeed much different Martin. Maybe it's a small k or a fancy large R ???21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-87483243849472722372013-04-23T20:27:46.262+01:002013-04-23T20:27:46.262+01:00I think Karen may have a point, Alan. The two Ps i...I think Karen may have a point, Alan. The two Ps in Luppell don't look much like the Ps in perfectly and place. But what else might they be?Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-75563907378914266942013-04-23T20:11:45.463+01:002013-04-23T20:11:45.463+01:00It might be just a ratty old postcard but it can m...It might be just a ratty old postcard but it can make a very good story.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-74047637614475491472013-04-23T19:25:09.851+01:002013-04-23T19:25:09.851+01:00Mucky and yucky but fun to see. History can be pr...Mucky and yucky but fun to see. History can be pretty much a bunch of dust and dirt but it has been around for a long time.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-28539922695336048292013-04-23T18:17:31.850+01:002013-04-23T18:17:31.850+01:00Good bargain, Alan. It's a place I have spent ...Good bargain, Alan. It's a place I have spent many hours in but without the delightful weather experienced by the writer of the card.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-53346520460306779192013-04-23T17:58:05.391+01:002013-04-23T17:58:05.391+01:00That is indeed a special postcard. One thought, wh...That is indeed a special postcard. One thought, what if they aren't the letter p in her name? I know my mother's relatives sent mail with letters that were confusing. Just a thought.21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-5585075698286718752013-04-23T14:50:11.100+01:002013-04-23T14:50:11.100+01:00I can see why you rescued it..it has a stamp and e...I can see why you rescued it..it has a stamp and everything:) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-67014128905746063042013-04-23T12:21:38.846+01:002013-04-23T12:21:38.846+01:00Think what a record we all leave now thanks (or cu...Think what a record we all leave now thanks (or curses) to the internet.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697994929567403766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-41987338481782574162013-04-23T11:10:58.080+01:002013-04-23T11:10:58.080+01:00Great postcard find Alan. Great postcard find Alan. dakotaboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00804592205708387211noreply@blogger.com