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London, 1910.

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H (1865-), 45: Edric Thomas Appleby (RowenaRavenclaw)
W (1868-), 42: Myrtle Catherine Crenshaw (cher529s)

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S (1892-), 18: Alberic Edwin "Alby" Appleby (molly)
- Fiancée (1891-), 19

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FN: an unusual virtue name.
MN: the Italian form of a common English name.
LN: from this list, starts with B (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_civil_parishes_in_Suffolk#Other_Districts).

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S (1895-), 15: Dunstan Thomas "Dunnie" Appleby (Darkbone)
D (1895-), 15: Dorothea Marigold "Dolly" Appleby (Wordsmith)
D (1897-), 13: Liberty Jane "Libby" Appleby (Princess_Shireen)
S (1899-), 11: Horatio John "Harry" Appleby (molly)
S (1903-), 7: Ambrose Edwulf "Brosie" Appleby (Darkbone)
D (1905-), 5 : Saffron Victoria "Ronnie" Appleby (Laura B.)

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Alberic has recently began training as an apprentice engineer, following in Edric's footsteps. It was at a railway conference in Oxford, where he was accompanying Edric, that Alby met a spirited young woman with a keen mind and a sharp tongue.

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The eldest daughter of a well-respected antiquarian and his Italian wife, she grew up surrounded by books. She was educated at a progressive girls' school and later worked as her father's assistant, cataloguing manuscripts and helping with correspondence. Her and Alby's courtship was marked by spirited debates and long walks, and by late 1909, Alby had proposed. The Applebys are thrilled.

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Dunstan's fascination with structures has matured into a passion for architecture. He can often be found pouring over books on Gothic cathedrals or designing intricate models of buildings. Edric has introduced him to a local architect who agreed to take him on as an apprentice.

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Dorothea has recently taken up the piano, much to the delight of Myrtle. Her lessons are interspersed with theatrical recitals for anyone willing to watch, often enlisting Libby and Harry as her reluctant audience. She also remains fiercely protective of her younger siblings, especially Ronnie, who idolises her.

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Liberty has grown into a serene and introspective girl, often found curled up in corners with a book or sketching flowers in the garden. Her natural curiosity has blossomed into a love of botany, and Myrtle encourages her by providing books on the subject and helping her cultivate a small herb garden. Libby's calm demeanour have made her a favourite among her siblings, who often turn to her to mediate their squabbles.

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Horatio remains a whirlwind of energy. Though his antics have calmed somewhat, he still had a knack for finding trouble. Edric had started taking Harry along on short trips to railway yards, hoping to channel his energy into something productive. Harry adored these outings, particularly because they made him feel grown-up like Alby.

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Ambrose has grown into a quiet, observant boy, much like Dunnie at his age. He often follows his older brothers around, watching their work with wide eyes. He shows an early talent for drawing, often filling pages with detailed sketches of the garden, the house, and the trains he sees on Edric's work trips.

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Saffron is vivacious, imaginative girl who adores following her older siblings around, especially Dolly. She has a knack for storytelling and can frequently be found spinning fantastical tales about fairies, knights, and magical gardens. Myrtle encourages her creativity, often transcribing her stories into small booklets for her to illustrate.

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Edric continues his work on the railways, though he has began to take on more advisory roles, allowing him to spend more time at home. Myrtle, still tutoring, has started to scale back her lessons, instead focusing on managing the lively household.

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The Applebys, poised on the edge of a new decade, look forward to the coming years with anticipation. Alby's upcoming wedding is the talk of the household, with Dolly already declaring herself chief planner, while Dunnie has designed a sketch for the church's floral arrangements. The upcoming years seem to hold nothing but mirth.

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masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080