#PostedInThePast | Helen Baggott

All roads lead to #Exmoor in this genealogical novel. In 1911, Arthur explores the area, learns of its past & sends postcards that become his #MemoriesFromTheFuture. Let him introduce you to mysterious deaths, acts of bravery and merciless destruction. mybook.to/2gpty7e

Granby Street, Leicester, sent in 1904 to Master Victor Day, Pound Green, Freshwater, Isle of Wight: I was so pleased to receive your card and to hear you are all having a nice time. I remember Shanklin quite well, it is a pretty place. This is a picture of our nearest town.

October's blog post is all about smells… helenbaggott.co.uk/blog/post…

Research trip to Dorchester – finding where a subject lived and then where another had their lunch (back in 1921).

#StinkPipeSaturday in Dorchester!

Happy #PostboxSaturday from the bottom of South Street, looking at South Walk, Dorchester. Card sent in 1905 to Elise Trowbridge, Dorchester. Better late than never. Love LT #PostedInThePast

Harrogate's Royal Baths & Parliament Street, posted in 1909 to Miss Jones, Nr Calne: Dear Annie, glad to hear you are keeping N in order. It's more than she can do with you. Trust you will both return the better for the change. I shall be glad when all are back. I am quite lost.

Holyrood Palace, posted in 1922 to Fanny in Colchester: "I got here alright. Will be glad when Sunday comes, so many to go and see. It's very tiring. Went to see this place yesterday. Beautiful gates being put up in memory of King Edward." #PostedInThePast

An unposted card from 1908's Franco-British Exhibition in London: Living room, 3 bedrooms, hall, kitchen, etc. Brick built, estimated cost £200 to £230. Furnished complete 45 guineas. Lighted by a new economic & automatic system of non-explosive air-gas. Cheaper than coal gas.

Sent in 1931 to Miss Steers in Brentford: "Time is up on Saturday. Can you get me 1/2lb butter, small loaf, 1/4 cheese, 1 chop, 1lb runners, 1lb potatoes, 1/2p milk. I hope you will be able to manage this else I will starve and I don't want to yet." #PostedInThePast

Bit gloomy in Blandford this morning.

#SailAwaySunday aboard the 'New York' with Netley Hospital in the background: "We have several children running about on board just about your own age. Simply lovely weather. Best love from Daddie." Sent to Harpenden in 1908. #PostedInThePast

#SailAwaySunday on Boulters Lock, Maidenhead – sent in 1907 to Mr Wilford in Cardiff: Very many thanks for PCs. Was surprised to hear you had moved. We are having glorious weather. Best wishes from Hilda. #PostedInThePast

Watching it now! My favourite Celia Johnson film.

Happy #PostboxSaturday from The Post Office Arcade, Bridgeport, Connecticut. There's a Woolworth store on the left. On the right is the office for a language school. The schools were created to help the workforce who didn't speak English. "Would love to hear from you."

The Staff of the Royal Baths, Harrogate – posted in 1913 to Beverley, Yorkshire: Thanks for PC. We are both doing well and staying on until Monday. #PostedInThePast

I've had some lovely feedback following last night's Zoom talk to a group in Nottingham. I will include this image in the short piece I'm writing for their journal.

Crystal Palace, posted in 1906 to Edna Kirk, Mount Pleasant, Carleton, Nr Nottingham: Dear Edna, I expect you will be on your way to Skegness by the time this reaches your house. I wish I was going again. We would have another pony ride. #PostedInThePast

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This view of Nottingham's Goose Fair was sent between sisters who lived in Somerset. One sister was in Nottingham: "Has anyone been asking for me? I am thinking of staying until Monday." #PostedInthePast

View of London near St Paul’s at the Ludgate end. It was sent to Rose who lived in Eastbourne by her friend Lily. Years after I bought this card, I'm now researching a business here (not shown on this card... so had to buy another which has yet to arrive). 😃 #PostedInThePast