Looking at the people in my grandfather's life in the early 1900's through his Edwardian post card collection.
Wednesday 25 April 2018
Abbots Hospital, Guildford
A card to Miss Hurst and the sender seems to have wanted to get as much in the message as they could!
March 18th 1905 was a Saturday.
Tuesday 24 April 2018
Monday 23 April 2018
Courtyard, Bull Inn, Rochester
A card to Edith step-mother, Emma to say John had arrived with the box of food in the dry. Edith had sent a card to John 2 days before.
Sunday 22 April 2018
Saturday 21 April 2018
Sunset on the Common
Birthday greetings for John on his 14th birthday from his Uncle Harry and Auntie Emily Goodridge.
June 7th 1904 was a Tuesday.
Friday 20 April 2018
Thursday 19 April 2018
Wednesday 18 April 2018
Tuesday 17 April 2018
Monday 16 April 2018
The Steyne, Brighton
A card from Edith ordering a joint of meat and announcing the birth of a sister to one of her husband's sisters.
August 17th 1904 was a Wednesday.
Sunday 15 April 2018
Saturday 14 April 2018
The Pells, Lewes
June 7th 1904 was a Tuesday.
Friday 13 April 2018
Thursday 12 April 2018
Rowner Mill, Billingshurst
A post card from John's cousin May when she had a trip to Billingshurst. Rowner Mill was located on a tributary of the River Arun.
July 23rd 1908 was a Thursday.
Wednesday 11 April 2018
Shanklin Chine Falls, Isle of Wight
A post card to Mrs Goodridge from Edith sent when she was on a day trip to Shanklin.
August 16th 1907 was a Friday.
Tuesday 10 April 2018
St. George's Church, Bickley
A card to Miss Povey about Mrs W. who had had a slight stroke from Miss H.
August 28th 1904 was a Sunday.
Monday 9 April 2018
The Entrance, Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
Edith hoped John arrived home safely and remembered to thank their mother and dad. John had recently celebrated his 18th birthday in July 1908.
July 21st 1908 was a Tuesday.
Sunday 8 April 2018
St Pancras Priory Ruins, Lewes
Where was the coffee shop and what was Edith sending down to it? Edith's handwriting was ornate at times.
July 13th 1905 was a Thursday.
Saturday 7 April 2018
Friday 6 April 2018
Lewes Castle
February 27th 1904 was a Saturday.
Thursday 5 April 2018
Rye from Leasoms
A post card with sympathy from C.B. of Rye to Mr. Goodridge. Who was Mr Standing?
April 11th 1906 was a Thursday.
Wednesday 4 April 2018
Malling Street, Lewes
Oh dear, John was not sending his sister P.C.s in the Autumn of 1906!
October 11th 1906 was a Thursday.
Tuesday 3 April 2018
Bramber Village
Edith had taken her niece Marjorie to visit her mother and missed John's visit. The picture on the card is of The Street in Bramber with the castle in the background.
July 14th 1906 was a Saturday.
Monday 2 April 2018
Barcombe, Sussex
Edith didn't visit Brighton during the second week in July 1906 as cousin May was going to stay with her and Percy.
July 12th 1906 was a Thursday.
Sunday 1 April 2018
The Village, Barcombe
A post card to John from Edith when she was our for a 'very nice drive'.
August 7th 1907 was a Wednesday.
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