Discover 'The Message of Fatima' for yourself, in your own way and how its acceptance may change your way of life at this place of holy pilgrimage in northern Portugal. Learn how Jacinta, Francisco, Lucia were the three children who witnessed 'The Apparitions' in Fatima, July 1917. Includes photographs and diary notes.] English Edition]

(Cover photograph: Scout hike across the ice from Nain by John Penny VSO teacher 1966.) Original copies of newspaper and magazine articles about the work of the Voluntary Service Overseas (V.S.O.) teachers in Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada 1960 - 70, when 18 year old students - mainly from the United Kingdom, taught in the schools of the Labrador coastal settlements. "It's been over 30 years since members of the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) were stationed in Labrador and now a search is underway to locate those who served as teachers from 1960-1970 (one year terms). VSOs came from the United Kingdom to isolated communities and a way of life that was foreign to them. Some of the communities they were stationed in included Nain, Hopedale, Lodge Bay, Cartwright, Mary's Harbour, Cape St. Charles, William's Harbour, Rexon's Cove, Mud Lake, Makkovik, North West River, Port Hope Simpson and Rigolet.

A unique photo album of 55 valuable, historical photographs with original captions about husky dogs and views in the Nain - Nunatsiavut Labrador wilderness, Newfoundland and Labrador Province of Canada 1965-66. Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the period and beautifully depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Each photo album focuses on different aspects of the community's way of life.

A unique collection of 50 photographs, letters, magazine articles and children's schoolwork by Patricia Taylor, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) teacher who lived and worked in the Nain-Nunatsiavut community 1966-67. It contains substantive historical evidence that makes an important contribution to the social and natural history of the period, depicting the rich tapestry of life at the time. Each photo album in the series focuses on different aspects of the community's way of life.

Useful background information and photographs of a budget-based Spanish holiday in Malaga -Torremolinos, situated on the Costa del Sol, Spain. (Includes a brief log and a day visit to The Rock of Gibraltar.) A wide range of topics are covered in alphabetical order including an interesting history of the Growth of Torremolinos as a major tourist destination. From a small peaceful agricultural, fishing and flour producing village of 30,000 inhabitants in 1920 to the place of today that caters for about 250,000 tourists in peak season. English Edition]

Enjoy these colour photographs, including the iconic Le Jet d'Eau, Sculptures in Parks, Botanical and Sensory Gardens and those taken from a boat trip on Lake Geneva whilst on a budget short-break holiday. "The Magnificent Parks of Geneva - more than 50 parks and gardens act as the city's oxygen tank. The parks located along the lakeshore and the Parc des Bastions are true havens of peace. In Geneva, you find a park or a garden to relax around almost every corner " Under the dome of the "Human Rights and Alliance for Civilisations' Room," many secrets are shared and on the Place des Nations, standing in front of the monumental "Broken Chair," you are reminded of Geneva's contribution to peace and freedom. The "Broken Chair" stands on only three legs... English Edition]

A unique photo album of 66 historical photographs (with original captions) about School, Scouts and Sports Day in the Nain - Nunatsiavut Labrador wilderness, Newfoundland and Labrador Province of Canada 1965-66. Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the period and beautifully depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Each photo album focuses on different aspects of the community's way of life. (Cover photograph: Scout hike on the ice; Photographs courtesy of John Penny)

Diary notes including 36 colour photographs about the beautiful village of Laruns (altitude 525 m., population 1425) nestling in the Valley D'Ossau, centre of the Pyrenees National Park, France consists of a research-based approach towards discovering the importance of Laruns within its geographical area. English Edition]

A short-break, budget holiday which includes visits to for example, Palma Cathedral, Arenal, Palma Nova and the Tramuntana Mountains in N.W. Majorca. Revised English Edition]

The original diaries of Ernie Pritchard - written as a way of helping him adapt to his new surroundings when he was 18 years of age on Voluntary Service Overseas from 1969 to 1970 in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. Now updated with interesting newspaper articles, beautiful photographs, maps and illustrations. Learn what it was like in his own words to spend Christmas 1969 and beyond in the small isolated community on the Labrador coast of Canada...

A unique collection of 49 historical photographs (with original captions) about Boating, Fishing and Hunting in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1965 - 66. Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the period and beautifully depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Each photo album focuses on different aspects of the community's way of life. (Cover photograph: mending nets on the wharfe; photographs courtesy John Penny) Please note: some readers may be disturbed by some of the photographs.

Learn what it's like to be dropped off in what feels like the middle of nowhere, when you are straight out of Grammar School in the UK. The original diaries of Ernie Pritchard - written as a way of helping him adapt to his new surroundings when he was 18 years of age on Voluntary Service Overseas from 1969 to 1970 in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. Now updated with interesting newspaper articles, beautiful photographs, maps and illustrations. Eleven young and nervous VSO volunteers arrive at Duval Airport, Montreal 1969 on their way to teach in the challenging physical environments of the Labrador coastal settlements (Volume 1 of 2)...

Read about the original Oral History interview Independent Research] with Mrs. Kathleen Squire formerly James] known as "Bunty" or "Bunty James" who was the lifelong friend of Katie Doreen Illsley Williams, ] daughter of J.O. Williams, Owner of The Labrador Development Company Ltd which conducted logging operations in Port Hope Simpson 1934 - 1945. Bunty stayed with Katie Doreen in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada for one year, 1935-36 and returned to stay for another year 1936-37. The aim of the interview was to find out as much as possible about the Labrador Development Company Ltd. in connection with the history of Port Hope Simpson and in particular any relevant information in connection with the two unexplained deaths of Arthur Eric Williams, the owner's eldest son and his infant daughter Erica D'Anitoff Williams, the granddaughter of a Russian Count D'Anitoff. John Edward Illesley, the grandson of J.O. Williams and his wife Sheila were also present and took a very active part in the interview. John had brought along the family archives consisting of albums of photographs with documents and letters written at the time] to show Llewelyn and gave him an original Labrador Development Company Ltd. brochure undated, printed in Cardiff most likely in 1934 or 1935 that included two maps showing its timber concessions in Labrador and a Labrador Mining Company concession area. John then started to take Llewelyn through his collection of photographs and other documents with Mrs. Squire and Sheila contributing as we went along... I was particularly interested to hear from Bunty that John Hope Simpson purchased timber rights after the First World War although it was not clear whether or not they were for his own personal benefit. If they were it meant that he could have actually been the employer of J. O. Williams whilst also Commissioner for Natural Resources and acting - Commissioner for Justice in Newfoundland. It would explain an awful lot...

If you like solving puzzles and getting to grips with a real mystery why not join Llewelyn as he penetrates into the fascinating, murky and sordid past history of Port Hope Simpson, a coastal logging town on the east coast of wilderness Canada as he uncovers a great deal more than he bargained for ? For example, at least 6 apparent evidence discrepancies cast serious doubt about the truthfulness of a Tombstone's inscription (still standing in The Town today as a Family Memorial to events that are still not really talked about openly...for whatever reason by the recent ancestors of the deceased - to Arthur Eric Williams 27 years Welshman and his infant daughter Erica D'Anitoff Williams, grand-duaghter of Russian Count D'Anitoff. What really happened on one horrific night when the innocent three and a half year old infant girl and her 27 year old father died in most suspicious, acrimonious circumstances in the early hours of 3 February 1940 in a fire that burnt down their timber Company House in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada? Eric, as he was known, was the eldest son of John Osborne Williams, owner of the Labrador Development Company Ltd logging company that operated in Port Hope Simpson from 1934 - 1941. He was sent out by his father to report on problems and issues particularly to do with the Company Store in Port Hope Simpson run by local Manager Keith Yonge...but he never returned. Was he was made to pay for the purported sins of his father? A Public Enquiry into the Affairs of the Labrador Development Company Ltd. was conducted in 1941. The results only became UK Government "Open Papers" in 1996. Maybe that says it all? The true cause of their deaths is still not yet established. Let's look for any relevant clues within for example, 'The Times' newspapers, London, England from 1934-39 whose articles also offer touches of humour; many different historical insights into the period under scrutiny including "The Crusaders" views of the Dominion of Government, certain Commissioners being recalled to London at crucially important times in context of the 2 deaths; surveying work of the Labrador coast as well as letters from the legendary Sir Wilfred T. Grenfell K.C., who was very angry with Sir John Hope Simpson, but was that only about another matter?

Have you ever thought about helping other people not as fortunate as yourself? Well, that is exactly what 53 young 18-19 year olds mainly from the UK set out to do from 1960-70. Turn the clock forward 33 years and discover what is still going on today: A true story about the current on-going search for the remaining 7 / 53 Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) 18 year olds who worked in the schools of the small coastal communities of Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada 1960-70. The Year is 2002, how and why the search for the VSO came about: I was browsing the internet one day in 2002...trying to find a way to repay the great generosity of Margaret Burden, Mayor of Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada for having paid for my trip back out to the Town's "Coming Home" celebrations in 2002. All this had come about because from 1969 - 70 I had worked as a VSO teacher at the Anglican School in Port Hope Simpson and then 32 years later, quite out-of-the-blue, had come this completely unexpected, fantastic invitation which I quite simply had to repay.

What was really going on behind the scenes? For the first time, declassified official British Government papers shine new light on amongst other things, Government mismanagement as knowledge hidden by an incongruous granite tombstone in Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada marked the starting point for this unique history of development of a logging settlement in southern Labrador. Original correspondence contained within a Public Enquiry into the Affairs of the Labrador Development Company Ltd. based in Port Hope Simpson from 1934 - 48 has finally come to light after being buried by the British Government. At the very least, it reveals when personal gain is in the ascendency over greater good of the people then only very shaky foundations are being laid down for future development. It shows that when the British Government realized its mistakes in backing the Labrador Development Company Ltd. venture in the first place, instead of being able to extricate itself from its financial commitments (at British tax-payers' expense before the start of The Second World War) the story only went from bad to worse. An illusion of development had been spun by John Osborn Williams, the owner of the Labrador Development Company Ltd. that subsequently led to the British Government (Dominions Office) shamefully deciding that the results of the Public Enquiry were best buried as far as local publication of its findings allowed. Discover a hoary tale of greed, money, cruelty, deception, Boom and Bust, Get-Rich-Quick, 1930s unsustainable industrialization of the Labrador forests and learn about the terrible economic hardship and poverty endured by the early settlers and their families. Read about a Newfoundland Ranger's view of living conditions in the Port Hope District from September 1940 to March 1942 and consider the protagonists' different motives for development as an obstruction of justice occurred regarding two unexplained deaths on 3 February 1940, as the shallow roots of unsustainable development took their terrible toll. A riveting story of political corruption, intrigue, horror and mystery that stretches from the individuals involved at the time to British and Newfoundland Government officials. The lessons of the past are now clear for all to see, as deeper roots towards a more sustainable future with proper, responsible government and more economic diversification around logging, fishing, travel and tourism are taking hold in Port Hope Simpson Town for its people and regional Labrador. Today, the R.C.M.P. case file located in the Department of Justice, St. Johns, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada about the unexplained deaths on 3 February 1940 of Arthur Eric Williams, a Welshman and Erica D'Anitoff Williams his infant daughter in Port Hope Simpson must remain open until such time the Department has ensured in their own words, "the impartial administration of justice and the protection of the public interest through the dual offices of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice." http: //www.justice.gov.nl.ca/just/ Decide for yourself if a "cover-up" is still going-on today.

All is not as it seems to be Wild Bay is a novel of historical fiction based on unique first-hand experience in Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada that offers great lessons in how you can come to terms with something that really bothers you whilst simultaneously gaining great personal satisfaction and benefits along the way. The best of both worlds Or, looked at in another way, how you can endeavour to resolve a series of coincidences, puzzles, mysteries or most grave, serious issues in such a way that your work will maybe benefit others.... Disclaimer: This book is a work of historical fiction and is not to be taken literally. If the reader sees similarities between characters in this work of fiction and people in real life, they should be thought of as merely coincidental.] English Edition]

A unique photo album of 116 valuable historical photographs with original captions taken in and around Nain - Nunatsiavut, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada from 1965-66. It paints a portrait of how the challenges to do with transportation ice break-up, mail boat, mail plane, ] as well as the Voluntary Service Overseas VSO teachers' air transfer to their coastal settlements were both overcome and includes a selection of people and photographs of the Grenfell mission. They make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the period and depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Each photo album in the series focusses on different aspects of the community's way of life. Cover Photograph: Mrs Kojak on the Nain wharf May 1966; Photographs courtesy of John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community.]

A Rambler's tour of the famous French resort of Biarritz situated on the Atlantic coastline of Europe. The tour explores the many reasons behind the growth of Biarritz including the area's historical links with Newfoundland, Labrador, Canada and includes diary notes, colour photographs plus Canadian-based research about its Basque - Newfoundland, Labrador, whaling and cod-fishing heritage.] English Edition]

If you like climbing high mountains, get-rich-quick schemes, hoary tales, mysteries, political corruption and intrigue, problem-solving, puzzles or if you just fancy an extremely difficult challenge then please read on...Your first task is to read the following 6 Apparent Evidence Discrepancies that exist on the tombstone in Port Hope Simpson, a logging community on the southern Labrador coast in the Canadian province of Newfoundland & Labrador. Apparent Evidence Discrepancies that cast serious doubt about the truthfulness of the Inscription: ...The plot thickens (Cover Photograph: l. John Osborn Williams born 25 March 1886, died 6 July 1963; owner and Managing Director of J.O. Williams and Company Limited, JAYO Shipping Company Limited and the Labrador Development Company Ltd r. Arthur Eric Williams (deceased) his eldest son born 13 July 1913 in Cardiff, died Saturday 3 February 1940 in Port Hope Simpson; eldest son of Mr J O and Mrs E Williams.)

Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada - take a journey Off the Beaten Path - follow the Labrador Coastal Drive Route 510 to Port Hope Simpson, a historic logging town which offers a relaxing lifestyle, good fishing, visitor services, adventure tourism and a unique history of struggle for sustainable development including 2 unsolved deaths.] English Edition]

Front Cover: Paradise River, Labrador] Refresh your body, mind and soul by getting away from it all. Enjoy the beautiful photographs and go on to access relevant travel, services, work, historical information and video links about Labrador communities in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the eastern edge of the North American continent.

Brighten-up your days and nights even on a rainy, misty day and night, ] by enjoying all the Fun of the Carnival along the Promenade Anglais; the Flower Market; Parcs; Harbour and Old Nice in this most enjoyable, rambling, whistle-stop tour of a short-break budget holiday in Nice, France

Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat trips, Black River Gorge, coco isle, Chamarel coloured volcanic earths, coral reefs, endemic forest, family life, filao trees, historical museum, Hindu wedding, kite surfing, le morne mountain, lovebirds, Mahebourg historical and naval museum, memorial shrine on the beach, montagne du remparts, Mortello tower, musicians, Nile crocodiles (in captivity, breeding program, ) painting of naval battle Grand Port, paragliding raft, powerboat rides, public transport, picturesque south coast road, SSR international airport, St. Aubin sugar estate, sunsets, surfing, swimming, Tamarin, turquoise sea, volcanic mountains, waterfalls, Coordinates: 20:17 South, 57:33 East of Madagascar, Africa.] English Edition

Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the centre of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius Google, ] Bambous, Black River Gorge National Park, Casela Nature and Leisure Park, Casela Park parakeets, Curepipe, Flamingoes, Grand Bassin, Grand Riviere Noire, Hindu holy pilgrimage, Lord Shiva, montagne du remparts, Nile crocodiles la Vanille Park, parrots, Quatre Bornes, roadside shrine, sacred lake, sugar cane plantation, sugar cane plantation worker, Trou Aux Cerfs volcanic crater, view of Montagne du Rempert from near Grand Riviere Noire, volcanic mountains; Coordinates: 20:17 South, 57:33 East of Madagascar, Africa.] English Edition