august 31st 1914 lily to Katie bennett penwarden

Tavistock, devon to davenport, devon

15 miles

the message

"Dear K

I am having a jolly time nice weather

Lily"

the sender

There are no clues to Lily's identity.

the recipient

Katie Bennett Penwarden (1896-1988) was the daughter of Richard Penwarden (1867-1928) and Lucy Ann Bennett (1868-1952). Richard worked at the Bull Point Naval Armament Depot in Devonport.

In 1916 Katie married Albert Arundel Seccombe (1893-1982) who was an Electrical Wireman. They has two children.

the places

Tavistock, Devon and Devonport, Plymouth, Devon

what the card says to us

The picture shows Abbey Bridge in Tavistock and the card was posted in Tavistock. Abbey Bridge is now Grade II listed.

The message is a classic holiday postcard from August 1914. It is one month into World War 1.

Lily had a jolly time.