Postcards of London

Preserving the many voices of London and its visitors through their postcards. Sister account of @PaintingsLondon. Curated by @ja_madden

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"We are listening to records at the moment as it is half term."
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Postmark: 29 June 1959

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Mark Hayes @MarkHay55822123]

@PostcardsLondon 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.

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out."
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Postmark: 4 May 1915

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"I am still here till something better turns up which I hope will not be long."
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Postmark: 24 May 1906

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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 @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage."
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Postmark: 8 August 1906

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

"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

[Postcards of London @PostcardsLondon]

On this day in 1906:

"Dear Gran. I told you the cokernut would not keep and when I cracked it, it was all bad."
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Postmark: 16 May 1906