Three photographs in age order, of my only penpal, Tarja Juselin of Hyvinkaa, Finland

Well, with such a beauty, would you want another penpal? The girls in my year received too many replies to their request for a penpal that a neighbour in my year, Marion Jackson, passed the names on to those of us who were interested. We corresponded for a number of years, but lost touch during my tour of duty in Aden in 1964. It would be nice to resume our correspondence, so if anyony reading this has any Finnish connections who could ably assist with this quest, perhaps they could contact me.

The Scott Family of Fort William, Ontario, Canada

This was a real family friendship. I believe it began with Harry Anderson and Billy Scott becoming penpals. Then my mother took over and wrote to the family, and when she died in 1951 my Grandmother continued corresponding with Mrs Scott.

Mr & Mrs Scott with one of their grandchildren, in front of her playhouse.

A young Billy Scott

Bill Scott with his Sister Anne Xmas 1954

Scott grandchild (name unknown) Modelling the tartan dress sent by my grandmother

Bill Scott Xmas 1954