Old family pics

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I love old photos.They give you a glimps into a time gone,another world.
They always make me appreciate what I have more.
I'm always amazed to see pictures of building in their hayday,when they were new and shiney,and then see them still standing today.
Sydney isn't as old as some other capital cities around the worls,but we still have some lovely old buildings.
My Aunt recently passed away in Ireland and her son sent a load of old photos over to my Dad.
Some I had seen before,some I hadn't.
Here are a couple that I love.
They are of my Dads parents.





They are amazing.

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