Encouraging!
In an unexpected turn of events, a significant historical artifact was found in a most unusual location. Thirty years ago, a book titled 'Anne Frank's Diary' was returned to its rightful place, hidden away in the fireplace room of an annex.
The discovery was made during a clean-out, which was necessary for the gas fire. The gas fire in the annex had been malfunctioning, and the front of it had a tempting slit that a child could fit something through. It seemed that a young child, under two years old, had discovered that their books could fit under the door at the base of the steep staircase entrance to the cottage. One of these books, 'Little Miss Naughty,' had unfortunately ended up in the gas fire.
However, the book was not the cause of the malfunction. The individual who discovered the diary seemed to have realised their actions were mischievous, but did not take responsibility for them. In fact, they did not inform their Mum about the discovery.
The book's return to the annex was not an isolated incident. There was a cascade of thin books near the top of the stairs, suggesting that this was not the first book to end up in the fireplace. The books were likely to have been placed there by the individual who lived in the tied cottage at the time. Thirty years ago, they had inhabited this very space.
Despite the historical significance of the discovery, no one followed up on the find. The weather was cooling, and the book was left untouched, trapped in the fireplace. The diary, which had been hidden away for so long, was once again forgotten.
This discovery, however, led to a nice posting game for the child. The child found joy in posting the books through the gap in the door, a small act of playfulness that brought a touch of lightness to the otherwise sombre story.
The tale of Anne Frank's diary serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our history, even in the most unexpected of places. It also highlights the need for responsibility and accountability when handling valuable items, particularly those with historical significance.
