Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker
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Author of the #PostedInThePast series – revealing the true stories from postcards sent in the early 20th century, and #MemoriesFromTheFuture. Books ~ Talks ~ Freelance Editor (working with indie authors).
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All roads lead to #Exmoor in this genealogical novel. In 1911, Arthur explores the area, learns of its past & sends postcards that become his #MemoriesFromTheFuture. Let him introduce you to mysterious deaths, acts of bravery and merciless destruction.
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Monkey Puzzle Tree, Bermuda sent to Master C Brook, Culver St, Colchester:
Will write later. Many thanks for your letter. Sorry to hear Maud is so ill. Trust she is now better.
#PostedInThePast
Will write later. Many thanks for your letter. Sorry to hear Maud is so ill. Trust she is now better.
#PostedInThePast
February 15, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Monkey Puzzle Tree, Bermuda sent to Master C Brook, Culver St, Colchester:
Will write later. Many thanks for your letter. Sorry to hear Maud is so ill. Trust she is now better.
#PostedInThePast
Will write later. Many thanks for your letter. Sorry to hear Maud is so ill. Trust she is now better.
#PostedInThePast
#PostboxSaturday from Manchester.
Central Station, Manchester, mid-1960s. Closed 1969, converted into a conference centre 1986. (MMU archive).
February 14, 2026 at 9:04 AM
#PostboxSaturday from Manchester.
Happy #PostboxSaturday from Yetminster!
February 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Happy #PostboxSaturday from Yetminster!
Despite the image, this is a very romantic card. It was posted in 1911 to Miss E Tommins, 32 Percy Street, Hull:
Got caught in the rain last night going home.
See you to night as soon as possible after 7.
C has returned.
WBLAKF
[With Best Love And Kisses Forever]
George
XXXXXX
Got caught in the rain last night going home.
See you to night as soon as possible after 7.
C has returned.
WBLAKF
[With Best Love And Kisses Forever]
George
XXXXXX
February 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Despite the image, this is a very romantic card. It was posted in 1911 to Miss E Tommins, 32 Percy Street, Hull:
Got caught in the rain last night going home.
See you to night as soon as possible after 7.
C has returned.
WBLAKF
[With Best Love And Kisses Forever]
George
XXXXXX
Got caught in the rain last night going home.
See you to night as soon as possible after 7.
C has returned.
WBLAKF
[With Best Love And Kisses Forever]
George
XXXXXX
London's National History Museum, posted in 1904 to Miss Mitchell in Norwich.
I can just imagine you are longing for holidays. Please thank dear Auntie for parcel.
#PostedInThePast
I can just imagine you are longing for holidays. Please thank dear Auntie for parcel.
#PostedInThePast
February 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
London's National History Museum, posted in 1904 to Miss Mitchell in Norwich.
I can just imagine you are longing for holidays. Please thank dear Auntie for parcel.
#PostedInThePast
I can just imagine you are longing for holidays. Please thank dear Auntie for parcel.
#PostedInThePast
Looking forward to visiting Wimborne soon – it's me to a 'T'!
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Looking forward to visiting Wimborne soon – it's me to a 'T'!
Sent in 1910 to Miss Sadler, Thorndyke Street, Concord, New Hampshire from Mrs Crowley: "Lincoln’s Birthplace, Springfield, Illinois – one of many postcards that linked to America's Civil War." #PostedInThePast #Lincoln was born #OTD in 1809.
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Sent in 1910 to Miss Sadler, Thorndyke Street, Concord, New Hampshire from Mrs Crowley: "Lincoln’s Birthplace, Springfield, Illinois – one of many postcards that linked to America's Civil War." #PostedInThePast #Lincoln was born #OTD in 1809.
Posted in 1907 to Miss Stockman, Hamilton Road, Bishopstoke:
Thank you for PC. Hoping you are enjoying yourself up to the present. I must tell you I am. Give my love to Annie. Don't know what you mean about pins so good. Bye.
Thank you for PC. Hoping you are enjoying yourself up to the present. I must tell you I am. Give my love to Annie. Don't know what you mean about pins so good. Bye.
February 11, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Posted in 1907 to Miss Stockman, Hamilton Road, Bishopstoke:
Thank you for PC. Hoping you are enjoying yourself up to the present. I must tell you I am. Give my love to Annie. Don't know what you mean about pins so good. Bye.
Thank you for PC. Hoping you are enjoying yourself up to the present. I must tell you I am. Give my love to Annie. Don't know what you mean about pins so good. Bye.
Christchurch Priory, sent in 1917 to Mrs Black, Grand Avenue, Southampton by her son, Douglas:
To Mother with love from Douglas.
Douglas's grandfather was the watercolourist, Edwin Black.
#PostedInThePast
To Mother with love from Douglas.
Douglas's grandfather was the watercolourist, Edwin Black.
#PostedInThePast
February 10, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Christchurch Priory, sent in 1917 to Mrs Black, Grand Avenue, Southampton by her son, Douglas:
To Mother with love from Douglas.
Douglas's grandfather was the watercolourist, Edwin Black.
#PostedInThePast
To Mother with love from Douglas.
Douglas's grandfather was the watercolourist, Edwin Black.
#PostedInThePast
Studland, Dorset sent in 1905 to Miss B Rogers, West Street, Poole:
I had a grand sail.
#PostedInThePast
I had a grand sail.
#PostedInThePast
February 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Studland, Dorset sent in 1905 to Miss B Rogers, West Street, Poole:
I had a grand sail.
#PostedInThePast
I had a grand sail.
#PostedInThePast
Interesting message regarding 'terrible news… I don't think the ship sunk, something was wrong his works. I have put a note in with your clothes'.
#PostedInThePast on 2nd March 1917.
#PostedInThePast on 2nd March 1917.
February 8, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Interesting message regarding 'terrible news… I don't think the ship sunk, something was wrong his works. I have put a note in with your clothes'.
#PostedInThePast on 2nd March 1917.
#PostedInThePast on 2nd March 1917.
Popped to Yetminster today for a client's book launch. Lovely little village – and of course it was wonderful to finally meet Arminal Dare, the author. We've worked together for years but never met. Good luck with 'What Price Freedom?'!
February 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Popped to Yetminster today for a client's book launch. Lovely little village – and of course it was wonderful to finally meet Arminal Dare, the author. We've worked together for years but never met. Good luck with 'What Price Freedom?'!
Charles Dickens' birthplace, Portsmouth – Sent to William in Brickiln Farm, Shipley:
"Dear Willie, I hope you did not think I was dead because I can assure you I am very much alive at present. I hope you like this one. I will send you something comical next."
#PostedInThePast
"Dear Willie, I hope you did not think I was dead because I can assure you I am very much alive at present. I hope you like this one. I will send you something comical next."
#PostedInThePast
February 7, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Charles Dickens' birthplace, Portsmouth – Sent to William in Brickiln Farm, Shipley:
"Dear Willie, I hope you did not think I was dead because I can assure you I am very much alive at present. I hope you like this one. I will send you something comical next."
#PostedInThePast
"Dear Willie, I hope you did not think I was dead because I can assure you I am very much alive at present. I hope you like this one. I will send you something comical next."
#PostedInThePast
Posted in 1950 to 3 Albion Place, Whitby:
Having a good time with lovely digs. We had a lovely journey and enjoyed the ride. But so far the weather is not good.
#PostedInThePast
Having a good time with lovely digs. We had a lovely journey and enjoyed the ride. But so far the weather is not good.
#PostedInThePast
February 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Posted in 1950 to 3 Albion Place, Whitby:
Having a good time with lovely digs. We had a lovely journey and enjoyed the ride. But so far the weather is not good.
#PostedInThePast
Having a good time with lovely digs. We had a lovely journey and enjoyed the ride. But so far the weather is not good.
#PostedInThePast
Posted to Nellie in Portsmouth in 1920:
Just had Daddy's card to say you are home. We are all so pleased to know you are better. I shall be sending you some fish in a day or two.
#PostedInThePast
Just had Daddy's card to say you are home. We are all so pleased to know you are better. I shall be sending you some fish in a day or two.
#PostedInThePast
February 5, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Posted to Nellie in Portsmouth in 1920:
Just had Daddy's card to say you are home. We are all so pleased to know you are better. I shall be sending you some fish in a day or two.
#PostedInThePast
Just had Daddy's card to say you are home. We are all so pleased to know you are better. I shall be sending you some fish in a day or two.
#PostedInThePast
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February 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Calling all short story writers! Wrekin Writers has launched their 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story competition. Details: 1200 words, any theme, £5 entry fee, 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50. Closing date 12th July 2026. Full details here:
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February 4, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Swanage Pier, posted in 1925 to Miss Conway, Bath:
Am very charmed indeed with Swanage. You should spend a holiday here. You would be delighted. We have a lovely view from our bedroom window.
#PostedInThePast
Am very charmed indeed with Swanage. You should spend a holiday here. You would be delighted. We have a lovely view from our bedroom window.
#PostedInThePast
February 3, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Swanage Pier, posted in 1925 to Miss Conway, Bath:
Am very charmed indeed with Swanage. You should spend a holiday here. You would be delighted. We have a lovely view from our bedroom window.
#PostedInThePast
Am very charmed indeed with Swanage. You should spend a holiday here. You would be delighted. We have a lovely view from our bedroom window.
#PostedInThePast
February 2, 2026 at 7:40 AM
I might use this card when I talk at Wareham's museum in March. It was posted in 1918 to Arram:
"Guess you don't know how to Wareham."
#PostedInThePast
"Guess you don't know how to Wareham."
#PostedInThePast
February 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
I might use this card when I talk at Wareham's museum in March. It was posted in 1918 to Arram:
"Guess you don't know how to Wareham."
#PostedInThePast
"Guess you don't know how to Wareham."
#PostedInThePast
A short drive to Shillingstone to check some details and have a sandwich at the station. Floods are starting to recede.
January 31, 2026 at 12:56 PM
A short drive to Shillingstone to check some details and have a sandwich at the station. Floods are starting to recede.
Spotted in Piddlehinton – I have one of these in my garden.
#PostboxSaturday
#PostboxSaturday
January 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Spotted in Piddlehinton – I have one of these in my garden.
#PostboxSaturday
#PostboxSaturday
Ascension d’un Glacier Posted in 1906 to Coventry. This is to make you feel nice and cool. We arrived here all safely and are enjoying ourselves immensely. We skip up mountains like 2-year-olds. We slid about on a glacier. I sat down and slid and was picked up by guides!
January 31, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Ascension d’un Glacier Posted in 1906 to Coventry. This is to make you feel nice and cool. We arrived here all safely and are enjoying ourselves immensely. We skip up mountains like 2-year-olds. We slid about on a glacier. I sat down and slid and was picked up by guides!