july 3rd 1926 violet annie whayman nee moss and george francis whayman to gertrude margaret appleby nee whayman
clacton-on-sea, essex to botley, hampshire
121 miles
the message
“Dear Gertie
Just a PC to thank you & Alf ever so much for your present. Will write letter another time. We are having a nice time here & enjoying ourselves immensely. Both look sun burnt.
Love from both to all
Violet + George XXXX”
The SENDERS
Violet Annie Whayman nee Moss (1900-1982) was the daughter of Frederick Henry Moss (1867-1960) and Hannah Emma Garrod (1866-1942). Frederick was a carpenter by trade.
In April-July 1926 Violet married George Francis Whayman (1899-1937).
George was the younger brother of the recipient of the card. It is not known what George’s occupation was.
the recipient
The recipient, Gertrude, Margaret Appleby nee Whayman has appeared in a previous card that can be found here
the trees
Whayman/Appleby
Moss
the places
Clacton-On-Sea, Essex to Botley, Hampshire
Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
Botley, Hampshire
what the card says to us
The picture shows a view of Clacton-On-Sea, featuring the Sunk Bandstand and Marine Parade. Clacton is where the card was posted. It is a popular seaside holiday destination.
The date of the card and the content of the message suggest that this was sent by Violet and George while they were on their honeymoon. They are thanking George’s sister Gertrude and brother-in-law Alfred, for their wedding present.