1974-2024

1250 years is the age of the town of Kirchheimbolanden in the Palatinate-Rheinland, capital of Donnersbergkreis in SW Germany. 

Having finished our studies and before starting our first jobs, 50 years ago, Mr PP and I were staying with friends in the Pfalz when Herr B our host took us along with his family to join the 1200-year celebrations. He also gave us each a ceramic tile. (As we married the following year, we have two!)

We remained friends with the younger daughters, around our age, and in turn some of our children are in touch. My father acted as translator for Herr B when he was visiting Lincoln many, many moons ago on school educational matters. Both of them - long gone - would be so pleased to know that the friendship continues.