Online Exhibition Unique photographs of the Tower of London Read time: < 1 minute Read more
Our Collection Date Sent: 19 AUG 1954 Sender: Margret Recipient: Mr Jack Gallagher, 5 Hampshire Way, South Shields. Transcript: Dear Jack! We arrived very good in London. We stay now in Croyden [sic]. It is very nice in London. Today we have been by the Tower Bridge and I have visite [sic] penpal in Catford. Now I […] Read time: 3 minutes Read more
Our Collection Date Sent: 12 AUG 1924 Sender: Vinnie (?) Recipient: Mrs C Robinson 33, Landsdowne Street, Burnley, Lanc. Transcript: Having a lovely time. Just off to Wembley for the day. Went to see G Robey in “Leap Year” last night was very good. We leave for Eastbourne Wed. or Thursday. Best Love Jennie It seems more […] Read time: 3 minutes Read more
Our Collection Date Sent: 08 AUG 1957 Sender: Jean Recipient: Mrs P Anderson Northtown, Tumlin[sic], Bixter, Shetland Is Transcript: Having a nice time here & we’ve never seen any rain since we came. We have been up in the city to-day having a look at the shops & have been invite out to see television to-night. Last […] Read time: 3 minutes Read more
Our Collection Date Sent: 09 AUG 1949 Sender: Gwen Recipient: Miss N Clayton 11, Mt. Pleasant Road, Newton Abbott, Devon Transcript: Many thanks for letters and swee[ts?]. We had a lovely day at the Tower with H&W. I suggested that they came with us to see Uncle Ben next day. H advised against it as being a […] Read time: 3 minutes Read more
Our Collection Date Sent: 29 JUL 1949 Sender: Agnes & Will Recipient: Mrs J Binns, Shephards [sic] Farm, Ikncornshaw [Ickornshaw], Cowling, Yorkshire Transcript: Dear Edie & all Just a card wondering how you all are, have you heard anything about your hand let me know soon. Love from Agnes & Will. Agnes and Will’s postcard pencilled from […] Read time: 3 minutes Read more
Our Collection Date Sent: 14 JY 1910 Sender: B. Recipient: Mr William Young, Oakwood, Chorley New Road, Bolton Transcript: To wish you very many happy returns of tomorrow when I hope to send a better remembrance with much love & regret that it did not go earlier. B B’s intentions were undoubtedly very honourable in sending last minute birthday wishes to William, but are rather undermined by […] Read time: 2 minutes Read more
Our Collection Date Sent: 10 July 1941 Sender: Winston Fricker Recipient: Mrs W P Fricker, ‘Fairhaven’, Templecombe, Somerset Transcript: Dear D I am in Stranraer train waiting to move out. It is very hot and close, but I am feeling alright, I trust that you are alright. Will send Telegram as arranged in the morning. G.B.Y. Your loving husband Winston The […] Read time: 2 minutes Read more
Our Collection Date Sent: July 4 1924 Sender: Helena Recipient: Miss Higson 225, Margaret St, Ashton-u-Lyme, Lanc Transcript: Dear E Had a champion week here. Lovely weather. I am afraid I shall do a weep when I have to return. The Exhibition is splendid. Love Helena. Helena’s splendid exhibition was presumably the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley launched in April […] Read time: 3 minutes Read more
