Archives & attics are full of #photos that tell our story. As @ThePhotoMenders, I've #colorized many old #Newfoundland / Labrador photos which you can see here.
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Here is a trailer for a mini - documentary I just completed on The Ayre family sacrifice at the Somme, July 1st 1916. youtu.be/lTwj-bHpjv4 See the full 11 minute video on my YouTube page. youtu.be/E0-F6ggYgss
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Rawlins Cross circa 1946. Cars still driving on the left, which was changed in 1947. Original image taken from MUN digital Archives & Special Collections, copy of "Around Newfoundland with a Camera". Pictures by Bill Davies. Restored and coloured by The Photo Mender.
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The part of Carpasian Rd. between Empire Ave. and Circular Rd. was known as "Johnny Dwyer's Hill." I've often wondered who Johnny Dwyer was. Turns out he was born in St. Johns, in 1847 and died in 1882 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the world heavyweight boxing champion. #newfoundland
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What looks like a 1923 Model T. Ford in Rennie's river, in St. John's. I believe that is the Carpasian road bridge in the background. Photo taken circa 1923. Restored by ThePhotoMender.com Thanks to the Georgestown Neighbourhood Association for sharing this photo with me.
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Government House Gatehouse - circa 1915. Restored and Coloured.
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The HMCS RIMOUSKI K121 in St. John's harbour in 1942. Colourised.
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On Jan 2 1942, this RCAF Digby departed Gander on an anti-submarine patrol. Shortly after takeoff the starboard engine malfunctioned. Unable to maintain altitude the crew attempted a forced landing on the water in Freshwater Bay near Dover. Locals later towed the aircraft ashore.
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King’s Bridge road at Winter Ave. Circa 1878
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Taken in 1961, at the height of resettlement, Malcom Rogers secures his home in Dover #Newfoundland before returning to Silver Fox Island to help his neighbours. Coloured by ThePhotoMender.com. Original photo courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
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Here’s a blast from the past. Another #Newfoundland resettlement photo. A hardy bunch to be sure. Enjoy this restoration? Follow this page for more transformations from Newfoundland’s history!” Restored and coloured by ThePhotoMender.com
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Most of us are familiar with the trans-Atlantic cable brought ashore in Heart's Content on July 27, 1866 but I've never seen what the actual cable looked like until now. #newfoundland
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Revive, Colorize, and Animate. Unleashing the magic of history!
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There was a CN ferry strike in Newfoundland in 1973 resulting in long lineups on the TCH. Restored and coloured by ThePhotoMender.com
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Found this online. 1950's apparently.
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Merry Christmas from "Newfoundland History in Colour." You'll have to forgive the typical mispronunciation of "Newfoundland". I guess Santa is not a Newfoundlander.
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Here is a picture I restored and coloured of Portugal Cove wharf in the 1930s. #Newfoundland
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Step back in time to war time St. John's #Newfoundland circa 1943!
#NewfoundlandHistory #WWIIMemories #ExploreStJohns
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