My maternal grandmother, Charlotte Boltz née Manock, second daughter of Emil Manock (1883 – 1966) and Helene Manock née Peters (1889 -1944), was born in Berlin, Germany, on 24 May 1912. She died in Canberra, Australia, on 25 May 1988. Today is the 108th anniversary of her birthday.
1920 Charlotte 2nd from left in Heidelberg 
1920 card caption
1930 Charlotte standing on right 
1937 Charlotte Boltz outside her flat in Berlin 
abt 1940 Charlotte with her parents and daughter in pram
Birthdays were always very special celebrations in my grandmother’s house and she cooked the most marvellous cakes. I particularly remember her Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte and in the past I have cooked it in memory of her from the recipe she used.
Anne's Family History 
What a time to be in Berlin! I am referring to the photo taken in 1940. It must have been a terrifying time.
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I think 1940 was not too bad except that my grandfather had been conscripted and was away. The end of the war and after was not good but my grandmother did not speak about it.
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A wonderful collection of photos using very well to help tell her story. I love the individual protrait she almost seems wistful.
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The portrait is very lovely 🙂
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I sometimes make my grandmother’s special birthday cake using her recipe.
Your photos make a nice story of her life.
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What is your grandmother’s special birthday cake Kristin?
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My grandmother’s special cake (her only cake really) was a 3 layer yellow cake with chocolate icing with a pineapple filling between layers. She always made it for our birthdays. Other times she made pies.
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Anne this is a lovely tribute to your grandmother. Your photos show a life well lived. And that cake!!
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I agree about the skilful use of photos. They’re wonderful. And I loved the whole piece. Thanks. You’ve inspired me. I must see if I can construct something that pays tribute to my own grandmother whom I loved dearly.
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