Went on the train to Loughton, Essex to meet my cousin, Peter Doe, and his wife Janet. Peter's grandmother was Clara Clee, sister to Henry Clee (my great-grandfather). They were daughter and son of Benjamin & Rebecca. (Peter was born in 1939.)
Peter's dad (William Doe) was a "draper".
The white swatch below is a piece of silk used to make Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress.
Not sure what the pink one was.
As per the picture after this one, the purple velvet was used in making Elizabeth's crown. I wish I had known this before, as Monica and I went to see the crown jewels on the 23rd at the Tower of London.
Peter's dad (and family) got this invitation to King George VI's funeral. Peter was 13.
Clara Clee is sitting in the lawn chair on the bottom left.
William Doe (Peter's dad) is standing on the far right.
