An interesting ‘Traces of the Past’?
Rather special to find the photographic studio of a former war correspondent in Angola on Tavira’s Rua da Liberdade. Luis Andrade studied film making and photography, as well as journalism, and you can find 4 generations of photography in the tiny museum above the shop. Read all about the family business here. The museum is a photographic history of Tavira and I found it fascinating.
I also thought it might appeal to Paula, even though her Traces of the Past is intended to be in full colour this week. Tavira under snow is a rare sight. Talking of snow, I’m keeping my fingers crossed this weekend. We’ve had hailstones this morning. Enough of Siberia!
Bring on Spring, and share your six words with Debbie! Happy weekend!
restlessjo 
I find old black and white photos so nostalgic, They seem to tell us of a time long gone when the world was a slower place. What a great little museum to browse around Jo. Keep the hot water topped up in that bath and lots of bubbles, bath salts and softly glowing candles and of course a glass of wine on the side… I haven’t had a bath since I don’t know when….
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Little time bubbles. I was just thinking of the heap I have of Dad and wondering if I could do something with them. (find me a painter and a street corner somewhere in Poland 🙂 )
That’s something I miss in Portugal. It seems wasteful to run a bath and takes so long. 🙂
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I love small, intimate museums. It would be delightful to get lost in the photographic history of a family. I love the drama in the poses!
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For the first time in days we have blue sky here in the UK, Debbie. That is such a mood lifter, even though it’s biting cold. I have been missing my Algarve blues so much! 🙂 🙂 It’s good to have your company.
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I hope those blue skies are here to stay…at least for a good long while! 🙂
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Huh, Jo stop showing off, I’m the illiterate one!
So have you only just found this museum and studio? What a fascinating place. Is snow pic in the Rua beneath the castle wall, and is it narrower now?
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Showing off? 😦 It was featured in the East Algarve Magazine, which I always pick up when I’m over there. It’s not really advertised and you can easily walk past it (near to the post office). Don’t think it’s been open long. Not sure of the aspect for the snow pic. Think it may be up past the pousada. 🙂 🙂
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Just my sort of place Jo, thanks for sharing
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You could spend a few hours there, Robin- pulling out all the drawers to examine ‘the evidence’. 🙂 🙂
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4 generations of photography in the tiny museum… Each has its own stories to tell.
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It’s a lovely space, Amy! Drawers full of old photos and memorabilia. 🙂 🙂
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there is something magical about old photographic studios.
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It was a tiny space, Klara, but beautifully fitted out. 🙂 🙂
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Such a treasure trove of images, Jo. I have a yen for old photos, and especially when there are family connections. We’re all slushed up in Wenlock this morning. The Young Farmers have been out on their mission of mercy – yet again ! and cleared the pavements. They are stars, How’re things up north (thinking you’re out of the bath by now) ?
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Could have spent ages there, Tish (no, not the bath! 🙂 ) There were drawers full of memories. Mick was finishing a job in Chester-le-Street this morning so I went for a snowy romp by the river. Poor swans and cygnets!
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Brave you, out in the elements. Brave Mick too. Snowing again here. Brrr. I might have to put on ALL my vests and sox.
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Mick was indoors, showing the customers his designs on Sketch Up. I’m still wearing both jumpers 🙂 🙂
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And there was me, picturing him out in the garden. Which given the weather would be rather daft.
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There’d be a lot of white space in the design. 🙂
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Hello Jo: “you can find 4 generations of photography in the tiny museum” – wow! I’d love to visit this museum. Interesting traces of the past indeed. Best!
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Tavira is a beautiful town, Mahesh. I think you’d find lots to enjoy. 🙂 🙂 Thanks for your company!
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Thank you 🙂
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so creative combination, brings great story and meaningful!
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Thanks, Mihran 🙂 🙂
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Wouldn’t it be interesting to know the stories behind these people.
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Yes, it would. In the museum there are slide out drawers full of information on the collection and an awful lot of storeis, Carol. 🙂 🙂
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Fabulous discovery Jo 😀
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I really enjoyed it, Brian. 🙂 🙂
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Great pictures, i especially like the woman standing on the roof. How did she get up there I wonder, surely not a ladder in that outfit!
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I have to admit, I thought much the same thing, Andrew, but she’s smiling. 🙂 🙂 Snowy down your way?
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Odd weather, gales, snow and sunshine all within the space of 5 minutes or so! The Blackbirds in the garden are very confused!
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Same here! 🙂 🙂
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What an interesting find!
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I hoped you’d think so. It’s quite a long article on there but gives you much more than I can (especially in 6 words 🙂 )
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These are interesting traces from the past, Jo. Good “catch”. My six words are with you: “Can’t wait for spring to spring. “
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It’s like a jack-in-the-box here, Liesbet! Sun/snow/sun/ hail/sun/grey 😦
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That was fun, Jo. I do love history. We don’t have snow, but we did get some freezing rain during the night, which I never need. Hopefully all plants that have ventured to grow already will survive and so will all the drivers and walkers!
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Ugh! I’m just a little bit disgusted with the weather, Janet, but no good to moan. ;0 🙂
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I don’t know why I never thought of the thumbs-up (2nd photo) as anything but a fairly au courante gesture…
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It might be interestIng to find out the origin of the thumbs up, Ron. 🙂 :)i
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Very interesting, Jo. The photo with the men in the barbershop caught my eye. Thanks for sharing!
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Something a bit different, Jill. Can’t keep on sharing sunshine 🙂 🙂 Well, I would if we had any!
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ooh I remember you telling us all about this now. Looks amazing. We will try and pop in when we go across to Tavira for lunch with friends
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Well worth a look. Miguel the son is quite chatty if you get the chance xx
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4 generations of photography in the shop is something. Some of them must be collectibles now. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and many more discoveries, Jo 🙂
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Thanks Mabel. Trying hard to keep warm. Zumba works xx
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Fascinating indeed. Hailstones eh. It’s been unpleasantly hot here.
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I’m looking out warily, hoping it stays dry for long enough for me to get to zumba, to work off last night’s excesses, Meg. 🙂 🙂 Then it’ll be a cosy afternoon at home.
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You seem to be owning to a lot of excesses lately! Can I share? My companion in weekend excess has asked for a solitary weekend to settle in new teeth. And Warsaw’s busy writing a paper for a course. I’m oddly at a loss. A bit of excess with you is just what I need. Share???
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I’d love to. 🙂 🙂 Just reading a series Jude passed on to me before I venture forth https://londontraveller.org/2018/03/09/the-pousada-of-flor-de-rosa/ in the name of keeping me out of mischief this weekend. 🙂 The snow’s here but gentle so far, and a gallant gentleman has offered me a lift so I don’t get soggy on the way to zumba. Any good books? Fluffy white hugs!
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Just finished Henry James “The wings of the dove.” That’ll keep you out of mischief and pondering syntax. But seriously? Have you read John Berendt “The city of falling angels” about Venice? A wonderful read – and what put me on to Mar James for nearly the first time since I spent a year with him in 1960 something, writing my thesis. You’ve probably read it long since. Snow still??? Warm hugs with a sea breeze.
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Nope. I’m full of well meaning but terribly illiterate. I’ll hunt it down soon. Ice! But I’m in the bath so it doesn’t matter. Sending bubbles xx
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