Preserving the many voices of London and its visitors through their postcards. Sister account of @PaintingsLondon. Curated by @ja_madden
London, England
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Postcards of London retweeted
"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908
"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 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
On this day 60 years ago.
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"Lovely weather in Trafalgar Square. I bought a tin of corn and you couldn't see me for pigeons.
"I've been in the tube trains and went up and down those stairs that move."
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Postmark: 15 September 1965
"So sorry to hear you have had measles. Must have looked funny! How tall is the clematis now? Please measure."
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Postmark: 23 May 1959
"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
Postcards of London retweeted
Part of the Common became an army camp and later an airfield in WW1. Drawing attention to it would have been against the Defence of the Realm Act.
"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
"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
"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out."
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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
"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
"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
"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage."
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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
"Just finished our pub lunch, what a carry on! All the pubs have bouncers so that no football fans can get in. This is cup final day at Wembley."
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Postmark: 21 May 1984
