England, April/May 2003
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 This is the market square of the Norfolk market town of Reepham where John's mother resides. Her home is a ten-minute walk from here. |
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The figure in the ruffed collar and trilby hat is that
of Pocahontas, (1595-1617). She was a North American Indian princess
from Virginia who married an Englishman, Captain John Rolfe in 1613;
he hailed from this small Norfolk village. Pocahontas was educated
by the English settlers in the colony of Jamestown, Virginia and moved
to England with her husband where she became known as Lady Rebecca.
She was presented at the court of King James and Queen Anne. Before
boarding the ship on their way back to Virginia in 1617, Pocahontas
became ill with consumption and died at the young age of twenty-two.
She is buried in Gravesend, England where she passed away. |
 This is the Norfolk Lavender factory which is located across the street from the village sign of Heacham. Acres of lavender surround the building and the large gift shop features many fragrant products. |
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Ann in front of the Heacham village church. The angel adorns the grave of a young boy of nine who died in 1880. |
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A canal boat located very near to John's cousin's home in Penkridge, Staffordshire. The brick building in the background is the school where she teaches. |
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