From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/TitleCollection of Postcards from British Isles
About this objectCollection of 5 postcards from J. Kerr, c/- Bank N.S.W. , Sackville St., London. U.K. and in an envelope addressed to Miss Linda Barnes, 2/49 Earle Street, Neutral Bay, 2089 NSW Australia.
1. 'Atlantic Hotel and War Memorial, Norquay, Cornwall ' and on the reverse is hand written 'May 29th 1923. Have just walked to this headland.'
2. 'South Cliff Hotel, Southbourne, Bournemouth' and on the reverse is handwritten 'Miss M. McClelland, Pinea, Springfield, Goulburn. N.S. Wales, Australia.
Dear Myra, Thank you very much for the nice postcard. We are back here after being four weeks away. This is the hotel we stay at when we come to see Miss Valerie. With love to all from G. Faithfull.
3. 'A Peaceful Evening,Pittlochry' and on the reverse is hand written 'Miss Myra McClelland, c/- Mrs Faitfull, Springfield, Goulburn. N.S.W. Australia.
Dear Myra, We are leaving England on the 20th November so will soon be home now. L.H. Faithfull.
4. 'Hampton Court Palace, Tudor Garden' and on the reverse is hand written 'Dear Doris & Kath. This is a pretty spot in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. Mother is looking very well indeed. The trip has done her a lot of good, sleeps well without taking anything at all. Wonderful the walking she can do. We expect to push off some time tomorrow morning touring the North. My love to you both. Dad. 5/10/38.
5. Postcard 'Wishes For The New Year. A Hearty Wish In Friendship's Name, A Greeting In Sincerity, May Fortune Take You By The Hand And Guide You To Prosperity.'
Underneath is a picture of a woman walking across a river on stepping stones.
On the reverse is ' To Dear Myra From Aunt Amie with love. We were very pleased to hear that your Daddy's eye was so well I will write to your Mother very soon.'
MakerJ. Beagle & Co. Ltd., U.K.
Maker RolePrinter
MakerRussell & Co., Southampton
Maker RolePrinter
MakerDavidson's Real Photographic Series
Maker RolePrinter
Date MadeUnknown
Period20th-century
Place MadeThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Medium and MaterialsCardboard, printers ink, ink.
Style and IconographyPhotograph
Inscription and MarksVarious
TechniquePrinting
Measurements1. 87 x 132mm
2. 87 x 137mm
3. 80 x 138mm
4. 85 x 132mm
5. 140 x 86mm
Subject and Association KeywordsTourism
Subject and Association DescriptionPostcards from an Australian overseas.
Object TypeEphemera
Object number2025.988.1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
