This is the first picture restored from the photos that Sara found in the attic. It's my dad, and his father, Fred Toon.The first time I saw this picture, I was shocked. I think it was the first time I saw my grandad in the same way as his children had seen him; as a tough, hard man. I remember him as an old man with a walking stick, taking his daily walk across the green to the club, or sitting in the corner of the kitchen. I remember the paints that I wasn't allowed to touch--he was a master painter, decorator and signwriter--and he was always very kind to me.
The photo is slightly out-of-focus, my dad moved as it was taken, but it has life and emotion and it's going on my wall. I wonder what they were working on?
And it's being copied for all the family along with the others. Will take a while but it will happen.
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I love these old b&w pics. And you're right, he looks tough but not mean. If that makes sense.
hey! no one told me of these photos--- who did the restoration? and whos attic where they in? i want an attic so i can find exciting things in them!!
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