Ep 37 - Christopher Ward is a videographer and man behind the viral Instagram account @modelstrangers . Born in South Africa to Irish parents, Christopher now lives in Northern Ireland. He knew some about his family tree, including that he is related to the famous Bronte sisters. In this episode, I was able to share more with him about his Bronte relation and looked into the roots of his own artistic talents.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:16 Christopher Ward's Background
01:59 The Birth of Model Strangers
02:45 Impact and Success Stories
04:38 Connecting Through Stories
05:51 Discovering Ancestral Roots
06:55 The Bronte Family Connection
08:15 Exploring Family History
11:52 Life in Northern Ireland
22:44 Exploring the Life of Margaret Callahan
23:35 The History of Lizard Manor
25:40 Family Life in the Early 1900s
31:16 Discovering the Ward Lineage
31:34 James Ward's Early Life and Family
35:20 The Legacy of the Ward Family
36:44 Reflecting on Family History
40:03 Connecting with the Past
41:07 Closing Thoughts and Resources