Looking at the people in my grandfather's life in the early 1900's through his Edwardian post card collection.
Showing posts with label High Street. Show all posts
Showing posts with label High Street. Show all posts
Sunday, 29 October 2017
High Street, Chatham
A post card from John's Auntie Sarah.
June 14th 1905 was a Wednesday. A rebellion erupted on the Russian battleship Potemkinon on that day.
Sunday, 23 July 2017
High Street, Welwyn
This card was sent by Edith King in 1904 its is a photograph of Welwyn High Street looking North towards the church of St Mary the Virgin. This view on Google Streetview is from 2016 cars, buses and lorries have replaced horses. The photo reveals plenty of evidence of horses that have passed along the road.
August 6th 1904 was a Saturday. The Spectator reported on the war that was being fought by Russia and Japan.
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A postcard from India
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A postcard from Charley Tidy to one of his aunt's from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India . The postcard is dated 23rd April 1908 but has no...
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