Exford's Crown Hotel, posted in 1908 to Elizabeth in Lower Sloane Street, London:
This our Hotel. I have marked our sitting room.
#PostedInThePast
This our Hotel. I have marked our sitting room.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Exford's Crown Hotel, posted in 1908 to Elizabeth in Lower Sloane Street, London:
This our Hotel. I have marked our sitting room.
#PostedInThePast
This our Hotel. I have marked our sitting room.
#PostedInThePast
#SailAwaySunday on the Thames near Windsor Castle, posted in 1904 to Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset: "What a glorious day. Our pear tree is one mass of blossom. It does look splendid. We are coming home in August." #PostedInThePast
November 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
#SailAwaySunday on the Thames near Windsor Castle, posted in 1904 to Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset: "What a glorious day. Our pear tree is one mass of blossom. It does look splendid. We are coming home in August." #PostedInThePast
St Nicholas's church and Liverpool's then new Tower Buildings – Posted in 1912 to Bath: "Came for the day. Shall leave Oswestry 10.15 tomorrow so hope to see you about 3. From Millie." #PostedInThePast
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
St Nicholas's church and Liverpool's then new Tower Buildings – Posted in 1912 to Bath: "Came for the day. Shall leave Oswestry 10.15 tomorrow so hope to see you about 3. From Millie." #PostedInThePast
The sender of this postcard definitely wanted to get their money's worth out of the US postal system. It was sent to Amelia Roth in Elwood, Indiana. The church is in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The sender of this postcard definitely wanted to get their money's worth out of the US postal system. It was sent to Amelia Roth in Elwood, Indiana. The church is in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
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#PostedInThePast
The Grand Hotel, Leicester sent in 1914 to North End, Portsmouth:
"Just a line to wish you happy returns of the day. I am on holiday. The weather is lovely."
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"Just a line to wish you happy returns of the day. I am on holiday. The weather is lovely."
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November 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The Grand Hotel, Leicester sent in 1914 to North End, Portsmouth:
"Just a line to wish you happy returns of the day. I am on holiday. The weather is lovely."
#PostedInThePast
"Just a line to wish you happy returns of the day. I am on holiday. The weather is lovely."
#PostedInThePast
Swanage looking South: sent in 1923 to Roslyn House, Ballards Lane, London:
Arrived here OK. Thanks for your letter.
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Arrived here OK. Thanks for your letter.
#PostedInThePast
November 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Swanage looking South: sent in 1923 to Roslyn House, Ballards Lane, London:
Arrived here OK. Thanks for your letter.
#PostedInThePast
Arrived here OK. Thanks for your letter.
#PostedInThePast
Great Ormond Street Hospital sent 1906 to Hugh Miller, Edinburgh
Thought this would interest you, see where I am. You will see name of hospital written above the doorway in the picture on this PC. Have just come in from a delightful walk. Am about to go on duty.
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Thought this would interest you, see where I am. You will see name of hospital written above the doorway in the picture on this PC. Have just come in from a delightful walk. Am about to go on duty.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Great Ormond Street Hospital sent 1906 to Hugh Miller, Edinburgh
Thought this would interest you, see where I am. You will see name of hospital written above the doorway in the picture on this PC. Have just come in from a delightful walk. Am about to go on duty.
#PostedInThePast
Thought this would interest you, see where I am. You will see name of hospital written above the doorway in the picture on this PC. Have just come in from a delightful walk. Am about to go on duty.
#PostedInThePast
Guy Fawkes' Lantern, Oxford University – sent in 1908 to Mrs Holman, Kings Lynn:
Got your letter alright. Glad to hear you were all quite well. Heard from B today. M was quite well. E is quite well. Best to Harry. Yours etc Frank.
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Got your letter alright. Glad to hear you were all quite well. Heard from B today. M was quite well. E is quite well. Best to Harry. Yours etc Frank.
#PostedInThePast
November 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Guy Fawkes' Lantern, Oxford University – sent in 1908 to Mrs Holman, Kings Lynn:
Got your letter alright. Glad to hear you were all quite well. Heard from B today. M was quite well. E is quite well. Best to Harry. Yours etc Frank.
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Got your letter alright. Glad to hear you were all quite well. Heard from B today. M was quite well. E is quite well. Best to Harry. Yours etc Frank.
#PostedInThePast
Penny for the Guy? Posted to Master G Forshaw, Victoria, Waterloo in 1903.
George was born in 1892 and became a timber merchant.
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George was born in 1892 and became a timber merchant.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Penny for the Guy? Posted to Master G Forshaw, Victoria, Waterloo in 1903.
George was born in 1892 and became a timber merchant.
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George was born in 1892 and became a timber merchant.
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This is such a lovely scene of Great Yarmouth. From the relaxed manner of the people eating their fish and chips, there can't have been a seagull issue!
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#PostedInThePast
November 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
This is such a lovely scene of Great Yarmouth. From the relaxed manner of the people eating their fish and chips, there can't have been a seagull issue!
#PostedInThePast
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Corfe Castle, sent in 1908 to Mrs Mutter, The Laurels, Woking:
Bracelet arrived safely. Been out all day today. Very cold wind.
Had a splendid day in Kimmeridge. It is a very pretty village.
Love M
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Bracelet arrived safely. Been out all day today. Very cold wind.
Had a splendid day in Kimmeridge. It is a very pretty village.
Love M
#PostedInThePast
November 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Corfe Castle, sent in 1908 to Mrs Mutter, The Laurels, Woking:
Bracelet arrived safely. Been out all day today. Very cold wind.
Had a splendid day in Kimmeridge. It is a very pretty village.
Love M
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Bracelet arrived safely. Been out all day today. Very cold wind.
Had a splendid day in Kimmeridge. It is a very pretty village.
Love M
#PostedInThePast
The Dock Offices, Liverpool – posted in 1911 to Mr Moon in Ripley: "Sorry you were unable to give us the pleasure of your company Friday last. Thanks very much for present which A brought up. It was very good of you both." #PostedInThePast
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Dock Offices, Liverpool – posted in 1911 to Mr Moon in Ripley: "Sorry you were unable to give us the pleasure of your company Friday last. Thanks very much for present which A brought up. It was very good of you both." #PostedInThePast
@ledarchitects.bsky.social, thanks for the follow. I don't have a postcard of where you are, but here's one sent to a pupil at Sidcot School in 1910: "You would have laughed at seeing us on camel back today. Father took a snapshot." Several of the family's children attended Sidcot. #PostedInThePast
October 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
@ledarchitects.bsky.social, thanks for the follow. I don't have a postcard of where you are, but here's one sent to a pupil at Sidcot School in 1910: "You would have laughed at seeing us on camel back today. Father took a snapshot." Several of the family's children attended Sidcot. #PostedInThePast
Alexandra Gardens, Weymouth sent in 1905 to Mrs Warren, Calmoor Road, Totton:
Arrived safely. Made mistake in address, it should be 21 Hardwick Street.
#PostedInThePast #PostcardTuesday
Arrived safely. Made mistake in address, it should be 21 Hardwick Street.
#PostedInThePast #PostcardTuesday
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Alexandra Gardens, Weymouth sent in 1905 to Mrs Warren, Calmoor Road, Totton:
Arrived safely. Made mistake in address, it should be 21 Hardwick Street.
#PostedInThePast #PostcardTuesday
Arrived safely. Made mistake in address, it should be 21 Hardwick Street.
#PostedInThePast #PostcardTuesday
Corfe village, sent in 1911 to Mrs Leggatt, Stanley Road, Brighton:
Very many thanks for yours. Was so pleased to hear from you and that you are getting on alright. I thought I might have seen you this summer.
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Very many thanks for yours. Was so pleased to hear from you and that you are getting on alright. I thought I might have seen you this summer.
#PostedInThePast
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Corfe village, sent in 1911 to Mrs Leggatt, Stanley Road, Brighton:
Very many thanks for yours. Was so pleased to hear from you and that you are getting on alright. I thought I might have seen you this summer.
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Very many thanks for yours. Was so pleased to hear from you and that you are getting on alright. I thought I might have seen you this summer.
#PostedInThePast
#SailAwaySunday from Grimsby dock – sent to Miss Stevens in St Germans:
"Dear Evie, How I should like to be with you now are cutting the hay. I expect you are kept busy taking the men their dinner. Love from Marie."
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"Dear Evie, How I should like to be with you now are cutting the hay. I expect you are kept busy taking the men their dinner. Love from Marie."
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October 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
#SailAwaySunday from Grimsby dock – sent to Miss Stevens in St Germans:
"Dear Evie, How I should like to be with you now are cutting the hay. I expect you are kept busy taking the men their dinner. Love from Marie."
#PostedInThePast
"Dear Evie, How I should like to be with you now are cutting the hay. I expect you are kept busy taking the men their dinner. Love from Marie."
#PostedInThePast
Happy #PostboxSaturday from Johannesburg. The card was posted from a daughter to her mother in Ashford. She would later travel on to America before returning to Kent. The daughter was born in Canada.
"The post office clock has gone to be repaired."
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"The post office clock has gone to be repaired."
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October 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Happy #PostboxSaturday from Johannesburg. The card was posted from a daughter to her mother in Ashford. She would later travel on to America before returning to Kent. The daughter was born in Canada.
"The post office clock has gone to be repaired."
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"The post office clock has gone to be repaired."
#PostedInThePast
"This is NOT my bedroom window?!!!"
Posted from Egypt, this view of The Valley of the King's Tombs, Thebes travelled to Tidworth before landing in Templecombe, Somerset.
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Posted from Egypt, this view of The Valley of the King's Tombs, Thebes travelled to Tidworth before landing in Templecombe, Somerset.
#PostedInThePast
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"This is NOT my bedroom window?!!!"
Posted from Egypt, this view of The Valley of the King's Tombs, Thebes travelled to Tidworth before landing in Templecombe, Somerset.
#PostedInThePast
Posted from Egypt, this view of The Valley of the King's Tombs, Thebes travelled to Tidworth before landing in Templecombe, Somerset.
#PostedInThePast
Wiveliscombe in Somerset – posted in 1917 to Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, near Bridgwater:
Dear Linda, thank you very much for the photo. I think it is very good. Will write you a letter later on. Best love from Doll. XXXXXXX
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Dear Linda, thank you very much for the photo. I think it is very good. Will write you a letter later on. Best love from Doll. XXXXXXX
#PostedInThePast
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Wiveliscombe in Somerset – posted in 1917 to Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, near Bridgwater:
Dear Linda, thank you very much for the photo. I think it is very good. Will write you a letter later on. Best love from Doll. XXXXXXX
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Dear Linda, thank you very much for the photo. I think it is very good. Will write you a letter later on. Best love from Doll. XXXXXXX
#PostedInThePast
This view of Nottingham's Goose Fair was sent between sisters who lived in Somerset. One sister was in Nottingham: "Has anyone been asking for me? I am thinking of staying until Monday."
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#PostedInthePast
October 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
This view of Nottingham's Goose Fair was sent between sisters who lived in Somerset. One sister was in Nottingham: "Has anyone been asking for me? I am thinking of staying until Monday."
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#PostedInthePast
#TrafalgarDay Sent to Wotton-under-Edge in 1905: "One for your collection."
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#PostcardTuesday
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#PostcardTuesday
October 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
#TrafalgarDay Sent to Wotton-under-Edge in 1905: "One for your collection."
#PostedInThePast
#PostcardTuesday
#PostedInThePast
#PostcardTuesday
Four postcards of Exmoor to celebrate #Exmoor Day:
Dunster, Tarr (Torr) Steps, Dunkery Beacon and Dulverton.
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#ExmoorDay
Dunster, Tarr (Torr) Steps, Dunkery Beacon and Dulverton.
#PostedInThePast
#ExmoorDay
October 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Four postcards of Exmoor to celebrate #Exmoor Day:
Dunster, Tarr (Torr) Steps, Dunkery Beacon and Dulverton.
#PostedInThePast
#ExmoorDay
Dunster, Tarr (Torr) Steps, Dunkery Beacon and Dulverton.
#PostedInThePast
#ExmoorDay
Postcard view of Saltaire sent to Wednesbury. "Dear Norah, I have had a pleasant time in Bradford. This is a postcard of a place we went to yesterday. Love from Nellie." #PostedInThePast
October 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Postcard view of Saltaire sent to Wednesbury. "Dear Norah, I have had a pleasant time in Bradford. This is a postcard of a place we went to yesterday. Love from Nellie." #PostedInThePast
Very pleased with the postcards I've selected for my new talk I'm preparing for next year – Postcards from a different Front Line. Of course, the stories are to be found on the reverse and, despite the WWI setting, not all are sad.
#Genealogy #Talks #Postcards #PostedInThePast
#Genealogy #Talks #Postcards #PostedInThePast
October 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Very pleased with the postcards I've selected for my new talk I'm preparing for next year – Postcards from a different Front Line. Of course, the stories are to be found on the reverse and, despite the WWI setting, not all are sad.
#Genealogy #Talks #Postcards #PostedInThePast
#Genealogy #Talks #Postcards #PostedInThePast
Dog Kennel Hill, posted in 1909 to Miss Lasbury in Bristol: "Thanks for nice long letter. Was very pleased with cuttings and will write soon. Hope you are well and quite settled down again. Love to all from Winnie."
#PostedInThePast #PostcardTuesday
#PostedInThePast #PostcardTuesday
October 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Dog Kennel Hill, posted in 1909 to Miss Lasbury in Bristol: "Thanks for nice long letter. Was very pleased with cuttings and will write soon. Hope you are well and quite settled down again. Love to all from Winnie."
#PostedInThePast #PostcardTuesday
#PostedInThePast #PostcardTuesday