Sam Wentworth at Ye Sign of Ye Dolphin
An early erotic image finds its way through New Castle history

An early erotic image finds its way through New Castle history


No longer recognizable, this was the home of wealthy shipbuilders


We need a good history of Catholics in Portsmouth, NH.

Benjamin Simon's introduction to "The Interrupted Journey" says it all

Sometimes, all you can do is laugh at your problems

Late in life, William Dean Howells briefly described his first meeting with Celia Thaxter.

Astute readers will note that this true story found its way into the novel POINT OF GRAVES

Even in Celia Thaxter's young days, the Haley Cottage needed work

Sam Walter Foss distrusted politicians and rich folks, trusted common folks

A prize fighter worth thousands poses for the Davis Brothers

