#PostedInThePast | Helen Baggott

Author of #PostedInThePast series & #MemoriesFromTheFuture. Books ~ Talks ~ Freelance Editor (working with indie authors)

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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.
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A lovely view of High Street, Gloucester and a tram. On the reverse are the details – car no. 16, built 1904 by BEC.

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Our ancestors may often have had limited funds, but they did their best to have at least a day out – perhaps to the seaside. Who were the people that sent postcards home to friends and family? And who might they have met along the way?

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Swanage hospital, sent in 1906 to Miss Baker, Birmingham:
Dear Sis,
Shall be home soon with love from your loving mother.

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One from the archives – Remembrance in Swanage:
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Stewart Rolls Memorial, Monmouth, sent in 1930 to Gwyneth Smith, 65 Moorlands Road, Cardiff:
Dear Gwen, A lovely day here.
GP Birdie
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London, Whitehall and the Cenotaph, sent in 1926 to York Street, Sunderland:
Dear Aunty, How are you all getting on. I am wondering why you have not answered my letter. I am beginning to think everyone has forgotten me. I may get up to see you at Christmas.
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@letterappsoc @pmj_photos Yes, I believe so. But I think it's a replica not the original.

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Swanage's, Old Mill Pond, sent in 1949 to Mr Miller, Fenwick Ltd, New Bond St, London:
Dear George. Could do with a month here, lovely place, and good eats. Weather not too bad. Kind regards. HG.
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Happy #PostboxSaturday from Dorchester, for Remembrance Weekend.

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Swanage, sent in 1906 to St James' Street, Yarmouth:
Just a line to say I arrived at Swanage last evening and have loaded up with camp equipment today and leave this evening.
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New talk announcement!

In 1921 a visitor to Dorset explored the area, learning the history of the locations and about those who lived there – then and before. Hear about the lesser-known stories – the stories that time has almost forgotten. Fully illustrated with postcards.

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Escaped to Wimborne for a few hours.

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Penny for the Guy? Posted to Master G Forshaw, Victoria, Waterloo in 1903.
George was born in 1892 and became a timber merchant.

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Guy Fawkes' Lantern, Oxford University – sent in 1908 to Mrs Holman, Kings Lynn:
Got your letter alright. Glad to hear you were all quite well. Heard from B today. M was quite well. E is quite well. Best to Harry. Yours etc Frank.
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@PaulSuttonKing Had one on my door earlier.

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Sent to Miss Wort in Bushey, Hertfordshire in 1909: "Dear Ethel, We are having a fine time down here. Sorry to say it is very cold. Like the place very much. "
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Postcard of Leiden, Holland – sent to May in Llandudno:

"We have arrived here on our way to Amsterdam which we expect to reach tomorrow night. Weather perfect and country most interesting... Stayed at most delightful hotel at The Hague last night."
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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.