This 1909 card is an example of one where the message cannot be read clearly. However it appears to be a transcription of a song dating from the 1820s and was presumably intended as a token of Thomas Tranter’s love for Nellie Blythe.
Dora Reassures Lily
In case Lily Jameson was worried about her house animals while she was away, her sister-in-law Dora reassures her that they are serene in 1909.
Who Or What Is Billy?
This is a card from 1909 sent from Harrogate to Ilkley. There is a lot packed into the message about Billy, some cash, some heather and Uncle Seth.
Annie Arranges To Meet Martha aka Patty
This card from 1909 is from Annie to Martha and is arranging a visit for Sunday. Edgar is coming too.
A Thunderstorm In Carlisle, August 1909
This card was posted in Carlisle in August 1909 to an address in Kensington. The recipient, Amelia Wills Collings was in service. The writer does not have much to say apart from the weather report.
A Slice Of Social History From London in October 1909
These are two cards written by Leonard Heath to his parents in 1909. The second of the two gives a wonderful slice of social history from 1909.
Happy Birthday Frederick Arnold
Its 1909 and someone is wishing Frederick Arnold a Happy Birthday in Walthamstow
Hilda Visits Llandidrod Wells in 1909
This card from 1909 was sent from Llandidrod Wells by Hilda Watkins to her brother Ivor in Sketty.
Don't Put The Few Pence In
In this 1909 card there is some question of money.
Saw The Earl And The Girl
This card was sent from Blackpool in 1909 by Henry Elphick to his sister Laura in Hadlow, Kent. He seems to be having a great holiday.
I Hope You Understand About Your Box
The message on this 1909 card between two sisters raises a whole heap of questions. What was significant about the box and what happened to it?
And who knew Speaking Tube Braider was an occupation?
Nellie Was A Fancy Draper
This card was sent to twice married Nellie Egerton, a fancy draper, in 1909.
Tough Journey to Bobcaygeon, Ontario in 1909
Unfortunately it is not clear who sent this card over 3000 miles from Bobcaygeon to Kirkby Stephen in 1909, but it is clear that they had a tough struggle getting there.
Is This An Early Pen Pal Card?
This 1909 card, sent from Philadephia to Mortlake is intriguing. Is it an early pen friend letter?
Had 10 Minute Wait At Worthing
This card an "arrived safely" text with a comment about a 10 minute delay. Is a 10 minute delay unusual in 1909?
Have You Finished Painting The Greenhouse?
This card was posted in 1909 and enquires as to whether a 9 year old boy had finished painting a greenhouse. Is that fair?
There have been some problems in tracing this family. The Grannie who sent the card is called Mary Elizabeth Lewis but that is her married name and it has not been possible to find out her married name.
Has Anyone Seen Kelly?
This card from 1909 is one of three in the collection sent to Margaret Jane Simpson nee Lambert in the Kendal area. It has been returned, along with the others, to its rightful owner.
