Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker

Just before WWI.

This postcard was sent from New Zealand to Yorkshire and then down to the south coast and Bournemouth:
"Glad to hear you was keeping well. We have had the first fall of snow today, 31 May."

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Many years ago I went to school in Wareham and it's going to be lovely speaking at their museum and sharing some of the stories I've researched including some Wareham cards.
It's on March 25th and a free event, but the museum are asking for donations.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/helen-bagg...

Walton-on-Naze sent in 1905 to Miss Muffett in Norfolk:

Thanks for letter and PCs, also the one from Frances. Posted a letter to you last night when at Clacton. Phil.

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Not an unusual card, but the message is so poignant .

Dear Mother,
I am off to France today 28/7/15 with love, Harold. XXXXXX
I have had my photo taken and sent on to you. I have ordered two. Good bye.

Likely posted in an envelope, so we can't know what happened to Harold.

#SailAwaySunday from Southampton Docks. Posted in 1908 to Marlow-on-Thames: "Have just arrived here in pouring rain & look like having a rough crossing, or rather a wet one."

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Happy #PostboxSaturday from Sherborne!

Happy #PostboxSaturday from the post office in Thetford – posted in 1910 to Norwich:

If all's well I will come by usual train. With love, Clara.

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I'm zooming to Birmingham tomorrow – I know we've had a lot of rain, but really…
Sent in 1903 to Mr Newman in Sutton Coldfield:
Having had an idea that you were collecting postcards have taken the liberty to add one to your collection. Hope to see you soon. Rose
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Posted in August 1911 to Great Yarmouth:
Dear Sister and Brother,
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We're off to Redcar today for a visit to the High Street. The card was sent to Prestwich: "My dear Mrs Craddock, I am spending a few days here. I am coming home Saturday, meaning I will be back in time for our usual Wednesday morning." #PostedInThePast

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This card with no image was sent to Mrs Moore in Southport in 1903.
"I am writing a postcard because there is not enough to say in a letter. I went to Mrs Anley's to tea on Saturday. I wore my new blue dress and I enjoyed being there very much."
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Sent from Bovington Army Camp, Dorset in 1917 to James in Wellington:
Wish you a jolly Xmas. Shall NOT be home for Xmas. Probably be going overseas shortly. Walter
Fortunately Walter returned home after the war.
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Perfect postcard for #StDavidsDay - sent to Miss Martin in Wrexham: "I am having a great time but the weather is real horrible. There are streams of soldiers here."

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And then the postie appeared but I didn't want to distract him from his duties and ask him to pose. 📸

Happy #PostboxSaturday from Sherborne!

To Fergus in Normanhurst View Street, Sydney in 1911:

You better mind yourself.

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Good grief. Someone asked me in the week if I used AI for my research. They thought it strange that I didn't. Hey ho.

The birthplace #OTD of Henry W Longfellow in Portland, Maine. The card was sent in 1911 to Bill in Dorchester, Massachusetts. "How are the missus and kiddies? My boys are having the time of their lives."

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Another trip to Swanage today – this time to give a talk for the local Probus group. They were lovely, the weather was a touch iffy.

Swanage, Dorset: posted to 67 Princes Gate, South Kensington in 1905 –
Dear Betty, thanks for very pretty card. Lovely today until it rained.
Love Amy
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So do I. The recipients were definitely alive at the time and the card was kept by someone.

Not a bad day to visit Swanage – I'm back there tomorrow to give a talk but the forecast is overcast with the chance of drizzle.

Sent from Guelph, Ontario in 1911 to Faringdon, Berkshire: "This is a view of the town I am living in just now. I hope you are well. I have not heard anything of you for such a long time."
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So lovely to be out and about today – in Wimborne to give a talk.

Regent Street, Swindon, posted to Ramsgate:
Dear Friend,
Here is your names:
Mrs Rose Righter
Mrs Daisy
Mrs William Janes
I am yours truly Mrs Southern.
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Green Market, Halifax, Nova Scotia posted in 1911 to Andover, Massachusetts
Having a fine time.
Lots going on here.
Start for the country tomorrow. Had fine trip.
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Dunfermline's Carnegie Baths, posted in 1915 to Harold Eccles, Jarrow on Tyne:
Dear Harold, hope you are keeping well.

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