More than 15 years have passed since I first began compiling an illustrated history of the Arendzen and Stracké families.


Although I hold a number of photographs of both people and works, the story would have been incomplete without the many contributions from family members and others who have contacted me..


I’ve listed contributors on the ‘Sources’ page (link under header) but If I’ve missed anyone out, which is quite possible after a redesign and migration of the website to a new host, please let me know. The redesign is still underway, so some pages may be incomplete or in need of editing.


The project is still very much ongoing, so if anyone has any additional information, material or observations, please get in touch. I am Peter Stone, great-grandson of Petrus Arendzen and Epiphania Stracké. To email me, click ‘Contact’ link above.