Family history / 2024
Using AI to OCR and Transcribe a 1935 typed travel diary
How I used AI to bring a typed travel diary from 1935 back to life, with illustrations and a map.
Who we are.
Where we came from.

A photograph. A family. A little detective work.
My mission is to put a name to everyone in this wonderful old family photograph. Some are my grandparents and great grandparents. Others still have stories to tell.
Meet the familyNOT EVERYTHING IS IN THE PAST.
Family history / 2024
How I used AI to bring a typed travel diary from 1935 back to life, with illustrations and a map.
Environment / 2020
My reflections on the environmental documentary, renewable energy and the importance of checking the science.
Cycling / 2020
Ten things I love about electric bikes, from exploring further to rediscovering the joy of cycling.
Family history / 2017
Why I find FamilySearch useful for researching a family tree, beyond its free access.
The person behind the pages.
I like history, the challenge of filling in the blanks, and helping preserve a few stories for the next generation.
A little about me