Thursday, September 13, 2012

Earthquake in Lancashire 1931!

Postcard sent on Monday 8th June 1931, from Torquay Devon, to: Mrs F. Horsfield, Wilpshire, nr Blackburn, Lancashire.
The Reverse Reads:

"Dear Mother.  
Having a lovely time.  The weather is great again today. Awfully surprised to hear about the Earthquake.  Were you alone in the house when you heard it?  We were right out of it here.  Love from Kath."

Editors note:  The largest recorded earthquake experienced in the UK occurred in 1931 and measured 6.1.