Preston Park, Brighton

A postcard for John's collection from Lottie.

The Riverside, Littlehampton

A postcard from John's cousin May Tidy, although it is not signed her handwriting is match with other cards she sent

Hampton Court Palace

May Tidy became choosy about which post cards she would collect in October 1903.

May was John's cousin who lived in Horsham nearly all of her life. She was born in Southwater in 1883 and lived to the age of 102.

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.

School Hill, Lewes

Who was Marjory? She was clearly not well in August 1906.

August 23rd 1906 was a Thursday.

The Barbican, Lewes Castle

John left school after his 14th birthday in June 1904. The thanks for the calves tail in this message would seem to indicate that he already had a role in the shop before he left school, not unexpected for a child in a family business.

February 21st 1904 was a Sunday.

Goodwood House near Chichester

A post card from John's cousin Lily, another collector. The card was sent 8 days after Lily marries David Streeter.

August 13th 1905 was a Sunday.

Boscombe, Bournemouth

A post card from Edith for John's book!

September 8th 1905 was a Friday An earthquake struck Calabria on that date.

Carnarvon Castle

A card from May Tidy, John's cousin about post card collecting.

January 21st 1904 was a Thursday.