April 6th 1914 james Charles sampson to ann sampson nee spicer  

bow, london to Bromley-by-bow, london

1 mile

The Message

"Dear Mother
Just to wish you "Very Many Happy Returns of the Day"
Jim"
 

The Sender

James Charles Sampson (1895-1967) was the son of James William Sampson (1872-1963) and Ann Spicer (1874-1972). James William was a farrier. James Charles was a clerk in a boilermakers and he later served in the 5th London regiment in WWI.

The Recipient

Ann Sampson nee Spicer (1874-1972).

The Places

Bromley-by-Bow, East London

What the card says to us

It's just a birthday card from an East End lad to his mum. It's not just gangsters like the Krays who love their mothers.