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Preserving the many voices of London and its visitors through their postcards. Sister account of @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social. Curated by @jamadden.bsky.social

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"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

27.10.2025 21:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 50 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"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

23.06.2025 10:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 44 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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"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

15.06.2025 20:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 33 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On this day in 1992 ๐Ÿฅต

"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again."
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Postmark: 15 June 1992

15.06.2025 07:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 102 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out."
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Postmark: 4 May 1915

13.06.2025 14:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 38 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I am still here till something better turns up which I hope will not be long."
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Postmark: 24 May 1906

13.06.2025 08:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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"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

12.06.2025 12:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 43 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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"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

09.06.2025 10:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908

08.06.2025 16:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 106 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage."
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Postmark: 8 August 1906

08.06.2025 08:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"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

07.06.2025 13:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 48 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Am having a very nice time - have kept my promise."
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Postmark: 2 November 1906

11.01.2025 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 33 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"All good wishes for Health, Happiness and Good Luck in coming New Year. May peace be with us."
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Postmark: 30 November 1914

31.12.2024 19:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 33 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Not that it is according to custom but from a sincere desire, I wish you both a Happy Christmas and prosperity for the New Year."
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Postmark: 24 December 1909

24.12.2024 20:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 213 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On this day in 1942 ๐ŸŽ„

"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

23.12.2024 14:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 43 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I can't wait to get home. London is so materialistic."
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Postmark: 30 May 1995

26.11.2024 19:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi. Stop stealing content from @womensartbluesky.bsky.social

25.11.2024 18:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Don't forget to be in Chancery Lane at 6 o'clock on Monday evening. I will wait for you."
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Postmark: 21 April 1912

25.11.2024 18:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 61 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it."
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Postmark: 22 August 1908

24.11.2024 17:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 82 ๐Ÿ” 15 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage."
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Postmark: 8 August 1906

23.11.2024 18:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 59 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I am writing this slowly because I know you can't read fast."
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Postmark: 18 July 1972

22.11.2024 08:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 98 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I will write to you again in a few days but cannot just now as I am busy making jam."
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Postmark: 19 September 1904

21.11.2024 18:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 49 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out."
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Postmark: 4 May 1915

21.11.2024 08:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 53 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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"Here I am for the second time in England, tolerating the English with all their weird habits and their stupid language."

[Translated from original Italian]
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Postmark: 27 July 1983

20.11.2024 16:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 145 ๐Ÿ” 27 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Hello! ๐Ÿฅณ

20.11.2024 11:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again."
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Postmark: 15 June 1992

20.11.2024 10:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 86 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2