A photograph of Joseph Lawende in 1899

[Robert]

It is an extremely formal photograph, which might account for the fact that not a single person is smiling. Either that, or the best man's speech didn't go down too well.

[belinda]

It is an extremely formal photograph, which might account for the fact that not a single person is smiling. Either that, or the best man's speech didn't go down too well.

It is very formal though that was pretty typical for the era.Like Annie Chapmans wedding photograph.

Still the Bride looks so sad.She's the only one not looking at the Camera.

[Robert]

I suppose with those old cameras, it was a bit difficult to hold a smile for the required length of time.

It seems to have been a spring wedding - plenty of blossom.

[Suzi]

Brilliant! Chris!!!!!
HOLD THAT SMILE now! x

I agree Belinda- she looks sooooo sad ;-(

[Roy Corduroy]

Chris, it speaks well of your comportment the family member trusted you with this. Thanks.

Is the groom the man in the middle?

Roy

[Robert]

Well, this was 1899 - maybe Rose has just found out that Isidore booked South Africa for the honeymoon.

Anyway, it's a great pic.

[Zodiac]

Don't linger longer in the Donga!!!

Well, this was 1899 - maybe Rose has just found out that Isidore booked South Africa for the honeymoon.

Anyway, it's a great pic.

Hi Robert,

"Don't concern yourself my love! It will be a simply wonderful Honeymoon my darling!" "Now, where shall we go first? Mafeking? Or perhaps... err... now whats it called again... ah yes, Ladysmith?"

Best wishes,

Zodiac.

[DirectorDave]

Forget the soup-strainer....what about those lugs?

He looks like the Scottish Cup!

Great find....well done.

[Chris]

It seems to have been a spring wedding - plenty of blossom.

It was in the third quarter of the year, but I don't know the exact date.

Is the groom the man in the middle?

Yes, I believe it is.

[Livia]

According to the FreeBMD Index, they were married
in September of 1899 in Islington, Greater London.

Volume 1b, page 926.

Sorry, there's nothing further.

[Robert]

The marriage seems to have been childless.

[Chris]

According to the FreeBMD Index, they were married
in September of 1899 in Islington, Greater London.

Volume 1b, page 926.

Yes - in that context 'September' would actually indicate the quarter July-September.

Robert

Yes, I think the marriage was childless. I researched most of these descendants before the 1911 census was released, but their monumental inscriptions and the notices of their deaths in the Jewish Chronicle don't mention any surviving children.

[Roy Corduroy]

Bumping up the thread to the top.

[Abby Normal]

Hi,
Dutfields yard photo... thats history now, we have a picture of a genuine witness, well we have two really, if we include 'Topping'.
Many thanks to the owner, and many thanks to Chris.
Regards Richard.

Hi Richard
There is a picture of "Topping" ? Could you point me in that direction?
Thanks!

[DVV]

Fascinating indeed, the man who saw Jack the Ripper. Great Photo Chris.

all the best

Observer

Peux pas dire mieux ! Merci Chris.