Newfoundland and Labrador History in Colour

11/17/2025

Fun with Adobe Photoshop. Through the wonders of technology (and a little patience), I was able to generate two simulated photographs of this 1882 watercolour by William F Rennie. Based on the watercolour, at least, if you were standing on the banks of Rennie's river in 1882 with your camera, it would have appeared similar to this. Obviously, there were no drones in those days but here is an overhead view just to broaden the perspective.

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

This is Grace Lidstone Pearcey and James Frances Pearcey of the Outer Battery in 1914. The photo will be going back to its home above the door at Pearcey's Twine Store & Stage in the Outer Battery. I've included the original as well.

11/16/2025

Grace Lidstone Pearcey and James Frances Pearcey of the Outer Battery, 1914.

The photo will be going back to its home above the door at Pearcey's Twine Store & Stage in the Outer Battery

11/12/2025

I was removing an old picture from a frame and found this inside. It is King Edward the VIII as the Prince of Wales in 1936. He later abdicated the throne to marry American Wallis Simpson.

11/12/2025

Thomas Amusements at the Avalon Mall mid eighties. Wow 40 years ago

09/29/2025

In 1918, Corporal Thomas Pittman, present on the front lines during the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, posed for this statue which was sculpted by Captain Basil Gotto. The monument was unveiled on September 13, 1922 in Bowring Park as a memorial to the Newfoundland soldiers who fought in World War I. If you wish to see more restorations from our past, be sure to follow Newfoundland and Labrador History in Colour. Restored and coloured by ThePhotomender.com

07/19/2025

Still on the theme of outdoor pools, here is one I restored and coloured of swimming in Bowring Park's Southbrook pool in the 1940s. The pool opened in the 1920's. Due to concerns of water pollution, the pool was closed by City of St. John's in the 1960's. Picture provided by C. Rusted. Enjoy this restoration? Follow this page for more transformations from Newfoundland’s history!”