Tag Archives: Letters home

Little Jamie Ricketts, 1st February 2002
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August 1, 2018 posted by Unity Wellington

Little Jamie Ricketts, 1st February 2002

A missive/job application from Little Jamie Ricketts. Chat with friends online, why don’t you? Try MSN Messenger. It’ll change your life, and possibly cause a breakdown in space-time.

Damian Skinner in USA
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July 24, 2018 posted by Unity Wellington

Damian Skinner in USA

An email from “lovely Damian” who was travelling in the USA and having curious adventures on the train.    

Sue Beaton in Plymouth, UK, 8th August 1999
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July 20, 2018 posted by Unity Wellington

Sue Beaton in Plymouth, UK, 8th August 1999

An email from Sue Beaton (in Plymouth) discussed some kind of wizardy book for children, along with a bit of local astronomical trivia and a request for book trade gossip…

Comrade Hodgson, 2002
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January 23, 2018 posted by Unity Wellington

Comrade Hodgson, 2002

When staff member Jess Hodgson went to China, she acquired a holographic badge of Chairman Mao for Alan Preston. I’m not sure how he took the comparison, but as a…

Damian Skinner Postcard from Honolulu, 2000
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September 26, 2017 posted by Unity Wellington

Damian Skinner Postcard from Honolulu, 2000

While attempting to pass himself off as an eccentric Argentine millionaire in Hawaii, Damian wrote this postcard back to the shop. His exploits include conducting “research” at a luxury resort…