The Bank of England, posted to Miss Wallis in Clapham in 1905.
"Wishing you very many happy returns of the day. With love from Willie Boy."
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Bodinnic(k) near Fowey, posted in 1904 to Cleddon Hall, Monmouth.
"I have been at this little haven. It is on the other side of the harbour."
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Saltash Bridge – Sent to the School of Music in Portsmouth, 1906: "Glad to hear you arrived safely. We went for a long walk. Glad you were let off without punishment." #PostedInThePast
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Happy #PostboxSaturday from Winchester where you can just see the box by City Cross. The card was posted in 1906 to Leatherhead. "Arrived here quite safely after a pleasant ride. I have made arrangements to go to Brighton tomorrow with a friend."
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Although my new talk about postcards sent during the First World War is, of course, illustrated with postcards I'm including this photo taken in my local church. The postcard reads: "Christmas Greetings & all good wishes."
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Owermoigne Church and children – sent from a farmer's wife in the village to her niece near Dorchester in 1906:
Dear Maud, your uncle will be pleased to meet you on Wednesday next as arranged. Our school closed today.
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From a new talk: Menin Gate, sent in 1932 to Mrs Hill, Mottram.
Just a line to let you know that I’m in the best of health and having a fine time here. I went to Ypres yesterday and I found Willie’s grave. I’m going to Holland this afternoon after lunch.
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Happy Easter. Sent to Doris by her young cousin Charlie: "Uncle says you had better bring your night-dress when you come on Wednesday and stay the week." #PostedInThePast
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The Easter Bunny, sent to Fred in Wappenham in 1907:
I am sending you a fish by this post. I hope you will receive it safe and enjoy it. Yours etc. J Goodman
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Easter Greetings in 1911 to Master Harold in Winchester:
"Hoping you are all well."
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"A Bright and Happy Easter" posted in 1908 to Miss Bessie Mitchell, Chester, Massachusetts:
Better late than never. Got home all right.
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Kingston Lacy's church near Wimborne: sent in 1920 to Miss Murray, Wolverhampton:
This is a card I saw in Wimborne this morning. Thought you would like it. Have been down this part of the world since last Sat.
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Clissold Park, posted in 1905 to nearby Parkhurst Road.
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“I do miss those masculine arms of yours.”
Blimey!
Sent in 1911 to a 21-year-old farming lad. I’ve yet to find Mrs D, the woman in need.
What a story!
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Stone Quarry, Langton Matravers, Dorset – sent to Mrs Lockyer, Branksome, Bournemouth in 1913:
Arrived quite safe. Have lovely weather here. Boys send their love.
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Stonehenge, Salisbury: posted in 1903 to Miss Adams, Handley, Salisbury:
Dear Lily. How did you enjoy yourself at Bournemouth. Going to old castle today. Love from Dick.
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Happy #postboxsaturday with a view of Old Orchard, Maine, posted in 1911 to Dorothy in Manchester, Massachusetts:
Bertha and I are here today. Isabel.
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Swanage towards the quay, sent to Miss Good, Bridgwater, Somerset in 1925:
Dear Ida, We are here and having tea and having a happy holiday.
From Uncle and Dolly
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Sent in 1898 to Kilmarnock:
To wish you a Happy New Year. We came here on Wednesday.
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Great Ormond Street Hospital, sent in 1923 to Mollie:
Hope you will like this PC of my ward. Sister is by the doctor & the little girl with boobed hair is named Doris & has been here 2 years. Can you see the little pigs on the table? Am writing soon. Winifred.
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Abertillery, sent in 1907 to 33 Chattaway Lane, Birmingham:
Are you there girl or gone for your holidays? This is where we are living now. Hope you are all well. Alice will write soon. Kind love, George.
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Sent to Mr Selly Near Keighley:
I am on my holidays and am having a ripping time. Weather is perfect. How you are all keeping well as I am.
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Church Street, Rugby: Sent from Nellie to Annie. "Many thanks for letter and photo. I will tell you what I think of it when I write a letter, which shall be soon."
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Market Place, Great Yarmouth – sent to Miss Mar, Lewis's Birmingham in 1907:
Best love, AR
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Knoll House Hotel, Studland: sent to Spa Road, Gloucester:
Lovely walks. We are putting in quite a lot of exercise. Had a day touring around yesterday.
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Workman Gardens, Evesham: sent in 1909 to Newman Road, Erdington:
Having a good time here. Ideal weather. Just off for a row on the river with the group.
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Bradford, sent in 1917 to Lewis's, Birmingham:
Going to see Vesta Tilly tonight.
AR
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Old Roman Bridge and Mumbles Train: sent in 1907 to 33 Chatham St, Birmingham:
Dear F and All, I should like to know how you are, not having seen you this year.
Kind regards.
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#SailAwaySunday with Rohilla – sent in 1910 to Newman Road, Erdington from Port Suez, homeward bound:
We have had a pretty pleasant voyage so far with the exception of a windy day on Sunday. We have only 500 troops on board and these are all furlough.
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Shillingstone Church, sent to Waverley Villa, Woking:
Dear F, I have been waiting so long for you to send me the bycle. Please will you send it as quick as possible for I want it for Mother. She has got nothing to do with this. From your brother.
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