New venture helps families preserve precious memories

They have launched LifeStories, a business helping people to write and publish their memoirs in a one-of-a-kind heirloom book for families to treasure.

“Some family stories are passed down through the ages, but, sadly, many others are lost for ever,” said Lindsey, who edited the award-winning Yorkshire nostalgia magazine Down Your Way and, for 25 years, was deputy editor of the Craven Herald.

“It was only recently, by recording my mum’s memories, that I learnt that my grandfather, John Rawle, won a Military Cross during the First World War for disabling a gun emplacement that was firing on his men. As he never talked about his war service, his heroism has faded into oblivion, but his courage should be remembered, especially by the family.”

She added: “Everyone has a story to tell, and our business will give loved ones the most precious gift of all: the gift of their memories to pass on to future generations.”

Lisa has worked in the publishing industry as a graphic designer, typesetter and copy editor for over 15 years. Through her business Fully Booked, she provides book cover design, typesetting and editorial services to publishers and independent authors. She is also herself an award-winning author, with nine published novels under two pen names.

She said: “I’m very excited to be launching LifeStories with Lindsey, helping people to capture their memories and experiences for future generations to treasure. I’m sure most of us have said to ourselves ‘oh, I wish I’d asked Grandma or Grandad more about their life when they were with us’.

“Our lives and our stories are every one unique, and deserve to be remembered and celebrated. These books will, I hope, be family heirlooms for many generations to come.”

To mark its launch, LifeStories is offering 20 per cent off any package booked before December 31. Packages can be purchased in the form of a gift certificate. For more information, visit www.lifestoriesmemoirs.co.uk