To: Miss Greeves, Forest Gate London.
March 1904
"Dear Flo,
The tart arrived safely home last night, with me attached to it!
Another view of that place where they use Parliamentary language. Yours Herbert."
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Reporting an Accident
To: Mr Thomas, Carmarthen. August 23rd 1913
"Dear Mary,
Sorry to say that Wilbert has met with an accident. He has had the tops of his fingers off!
He will be down on Monday if all goes well, and he can explain how it happened. We did not write earlier as we knew it frighten you.
Love from all."
"Dear Mary,
Sorry to say that Wilbert has met with an accident. He has had the tops of his fingers off!
He will be down on Monday if all goes well, and he can explain how it happened. We did not write earlier as we knew it frighten you.
Love from all."
Friday, May 10, 2013
A Post-War Exhibition in Kent
To Mrs M.L. Jones, Sheffield. 31st July 1947
"We are going to try for one of the trains from St. Pancras after 4.50 - They are 6.30, 8.10, 9.15 11.50 - Will phone if in reasonable time, but will probably get a taxi if available.
If Rhena is too late , and or her train home, will probably bring her to sleep in my other bed. So will you put sheets on and air it? Still working hard for Exhibition on Friday. Love B.
PS. It has all been very friendly but I shall be glad to see you all again.
"We are going to try for one of the trains from St. Pancras after 4.50 - They are 6.30, 8.10, 9.15 11.50 - Will phone if in reasonable time, but will probably get a taxi if available.
If Rhena is too late , and or her train home, will probably bring her to sleep in my other bed. So will you put sheets on and air it? Still working hard for Exhibition on Friday. Love B.
PS. It has all been very friendly but I shall be glad to see you all again.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
A Sister's Love from Blackpool
3rd June 1920
From Miss Bolton, Wigston, Leicester, UK
Dear Ethel,
Just a postcard to let you we are getting on alright. We went to the tower (Blackpool Tower), and you ought to have seen then doing the Tango!
Love Win.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Very Mysterious!
From L.W on 18th March 1903, Shooters Hill Road, London
To: Mr O. Pipe, Manchester House, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Card Reads:
"Many thanks for P.C's (postcards). My appearance on the one justifies a 6 month holiday at least!
As I passed a man in the warehouse yesterday, there was a faint odour of...something, and he sneezed! Can you guess why! L.W
To: Mr O. Pipe, Manchester House, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Card Reads:
"Many thanks for P.C's (postcards). My appearance on the one justifies a 6 month holiday at least!
As I passed a man in the warehouse yesterday, there was a faint odour of...something, and he sneezed! Can you guess why! L.W
Thursday, December 20, 2012
A Musical Invitation
To: Miss Hannah Habousier, Howard Place, Carlisle
Posted Carlisle,
October 16th 1903
Come Friday at 3.pm for Piano and Singing!
Posted Carlisle,
October 16th 1903
Come Friday at 3.pm for Piano and Singing!
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Sunday School
Many Good Wishes for your Birthday
To Master Lawrence Allen, Lancs. UK
June 6th 1922
Reverse of postcard reads:
"Just as sure as you're alive, little Lawrence now is five. Big enough I'm sure you'll say, to go to Sunday School some day. So we look for him each week, ready and welcome to sing and speak. I'm sure you'll like with us to be, try it some Sunday, then you'll see...
Love to you and Mama and sister too - Elizabeth G."
To Master Lawrence Allen, Lancs. UK
June 6th 1922
Reverse of postcard reads:
"Just as sure as you're alive, little Lawrence now is five. Big enough I'm sure you'll say, to go to Sunday School some day. So we look for him each week, ready and welcome to sing and speak. I'm sure you'll like with us to be, try it some Sunday, then you'll see...
Love to you and Mama and sister too - Elizabeth G."
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