Journal. Harry Douglas Letter.

26 Dudley Ave
Huntly, 2191
New Zealand

23 June 2004

Dear Harry,

You will be surprised no doubt to get a letter from New Zealand. I visited Bromfield last year in June enquiring about my Uncle Joe Brough and also Tommy Brough who lived at Intack House, Crookdake.

I have just been writing up my daily journal précis notes of my 10 week trip to the UK and I have just arrived in Bromfield. I thought I would drop you a line of thanks for the time you took with me and your help gladly given. I was glad to come and see Bromfield once more, my last visit was when I was a small boy.

I also had another reason to write to you. After leaving Bromfield my next stop was Ponteland in Northumberland to visit my cousin who, on relating my experiences in Bromfield promptly said to me "I know Harry Douglas, we went to Teacher's Training College together". Do you remember David Bell from Aspatria?

David's mother, my mother, Joe & Tommy Brough were brothers and sisters. David unfortunately had a stroke 2 years ago which badly affected his speech and weakened his right hand although he can still drive. His mind is still sharp. He asked to be remembered to you.

As I write up my notes and this letter I feel I would like to make another visit to Bromfield; I didn't really get all the information I wanted, I did not allow enough time for the exercise. A day and a half was not sufficient. I didn't get the photos I should have done either, however I did get a photo of my grandfather's gravestone Joseph Brough Snr., with his 2 wives inscriptions. His first wife died at the age of 32. The white grave-stone on the far rear end wall of the churchyard.

Again, thank you for your help.

Kind regards,

Eric Brough Irving