Postcards of London
@postcardslondon.bsky.social
Preserving the many voices of London and its visitors through their postcards. Sister account of @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social.
Curated by @jamadden.bsky.social
Curated by @jamadden.bsky.social
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"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
"I think I shall have a rest from thinking as I have been told I do too much..."
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Postmark: 21 July 1906
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Postmark: 21 July 1906
October 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"I think I shall have a rest from thinking as I have been told I do too much..."
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Postmark: 21 July 1906
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Postmark: 21 July 1906
"I think this is a very pretty card darling, but I want you to notice where it is dear. You will know what I mean. I thought I had better not send Mum this card."
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Postmark: 25 March 1917
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Postmark: 25 March 1917
June 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"I think this is a very pretty card darling, but I want you to notice where it is dear. You will know what I mean. I thought I had better not send Mum this card."
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Postmark: 25 March 1917
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Postmark: 25 March 1917
"Just a few lines to let you know I am on draft at last. We are going to Aldershot tomorrow and then on to Serbia."
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Postmark: 8 September 1916
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Postmark: 8 September 1916
June 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"Just a few lines to let you know I am on draft at last. We are going to Aldershot tomorrow and then on to Serbia."
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Postmark: 8 September 1916
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Postmark: 8 September 1916
On this day in 1992 🥵
"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again."
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Postmark: 15 June 1992
"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again."
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Postmark: 15 June 1992
June 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On this day in 1992 🥵
"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again."
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Postmark: 15 June 1992
"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again."
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Postmark: 15 June 1992
"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out."
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Postmark: 4 May 1915
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Postmark: 4 May 1915
June 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out."
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Postmark: 4 May 1915
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Postmark: 4 May 1915
"I am still here till something better turns up which I hope will not be long."
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Postmark: 24 May 1906
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Postmark: 24 May 1906
June 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"I am still here till something better turns up which I hope will not be long."
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Postmark: 24 May 1906
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Postmark: 24 May 1906
"It is raining like old boots here. I wish I was home with you dear. I feel so lonely."
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Postmark: 29 October 1905
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Postmark: 29 October 1905
June 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"It is raining like old boots here. I wish I was home with you dear. I feel so lonely."
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Postmark: 29 October 1905
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Postmark: 29 October 1905
"I'm listening to the Royal Scots Band in Hyde Park. Lots of nice girls all around. But not interested."
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Postmark: 19 July 1937
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Postmark: 19 July 1937
June 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"I'm listening to the Royal Scots Band in Hyde Park. Lots of nice girls all around. But not interested."
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Postmark: 19 July 1937
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Postmark: 19 July 1937
"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
June 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage."
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Postmark: 8 August 1906
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Postmark: 8 August 1906
June 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage."
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Postmark: 8 August 1906
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Postmark: 8 August 1906
"You might burn that photo of me you have. I will send another one day. That one makes me ill to look at it."
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Postmark: 20 January 1907
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Postmark: 20 January 1907
June 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"You might burn that photo of me you have. I will send another one day. That one makes me ill to look at it."
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Postmark: 20 January 1907
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Postmark: 20 January 1907
"Am having a very nice time - have kept my promise."
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Postmark: 2 November 1906
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Postmark: 2 November 1906
January 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"Am having a very nice time - have kept my promise."
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Postmark: 2 November 1906
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Postmark: 2 November 1906
"All good wishes for Health, Happiness and Good Luck in coming New Year. May peace be with us."
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Postmark: 30 November 1914
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Postmark: 30 November 1914
December 31, 2024 at 7:16 PM
"All good wishes for Health, Happiness and Good Luck in coming New Year. May peace be with us."
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Postmark: 30 November 1914
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Postmark: 30 November 1914
"Not that it is according to custom but from a sincere desire, I wish you both a Happy Christmas and prosperity for the New Year."
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Postmark: 24 December 1909
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Postmark: 24 December 1909
December 24, 2024 at 8:48 PM
"Not that it is according to custom but from a sincere desire, I wish you both a Happy Christmas and prosperity for the New Year."
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Postmark: 24 December 1909
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Postmark: 24 December 1909
On this day in 1942 🎄
"Wishing you all a Happy Xmas and that 1943 will bring peace to the world and the return of your loved ones."
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Postmark: 23 December 1942
"Wishing you all a Happy Xmas and that 1943 will bring peace to the world and the return of your loved ones."
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Postmark: 23 December 1942
December 23, 2024 at 2:23 PM
On this day in 1942 🎄
"Wishing you all a Happy Xmas and that 1943 will bring peace to the world and the return of your loved ones."
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Postmark: 23 December 1942
"Wishing you all a Happy Xmas and that 1943 will bring peace to the world and the return of your loved ones."
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Postmark: 23 December 1942
"I can't wait to get home. London is so materialistic."
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Postmark: 30 May 1995
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Postmark: 30 May 1995
November 26, 2024 at 7:52 PM
"I can't wait to get home. London is so materialistic."
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Postmark: 30 May 1995
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Postmark: 30 May 1995
"Don't forget to be in Chancery Lane at 6 o'clock on Monday evening. I will wait for you."
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Postmark: 21 April 1912
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Postmark: 21 April 1912
November 25, 2024 at 6:11 PM
"Don't forget to be in Chancery Lane at 6 o'clock on Monday evening. I will wait for you."
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Postmark: 21 April 1912
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Postmark: 21 April 1912
"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
November 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM
"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage."
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Postmark: 8 August 1906
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Postmark: 8 August 1906
November 23, 2024 at 6:26 PM
"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage."
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Postmark: 8 August 1906
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Postmark: 8 August 1906
"I am writing this slowly because I know you can't read fast."
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Postmark: 18 July 1972
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Postmark: 18 July 1972
November 22, 2024 at 8:31 AM
"I am writing this slowly because I know you can't read fast."
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Postmark: 18 July 1972
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Postmark: 18 July 1972
"I will write to you again in a few days but cannot just now as I am busy making jam."
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Postmark: 19 September 1904
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Postmark: 19 September 1904
November 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM
"I will write to you again in a few days but cannot just now as I am busy making jam."
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Postmark: 19 September 1904
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Postmark: 19 September 1904
"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out."
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Postmark: 4 May 1915
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Postmark: 4 May 1915
November 21, 2024 at 8:33 AM
"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out."
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Postmark: 4 May 1915
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Postmark: 4 May 1915
"Here I am for the second time in England, tolerating the English with all their weird habits and their stupid language."
[Translated from original Italian]
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Postmark: 27 July 1983
[Translated from original Italian]
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Postmark: 27 July 1983
November 20, 2024 at 4:03 PM
"Here I am for the second time in England, tolerating the English with all their weird habits and their stupid language."
[Translated from original Italian]
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Postmark: 27 July 1983
[Translated from original Italian]
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Postmark: 27 July 1983
"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again."
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Postmark: 15 June 1992
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Postmark: 15 June 1992
November 20, 2024 at 10:16 AM
"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again."
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Postmark: 15 June 1992
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Postmark: 15 June 1992