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Postcards of London

@postcardslondon.bsky.social
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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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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again." ------ Postmark: 15 June 1992
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
"I think I shall have a rest from thinking as I have been told I do too much..." ------ Postmark: 21 July 1906
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
"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." ------ Postmark: 25 March 1917
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
"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." ------ Postmark: 8 September 1916
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out." ----- Postmark: 4 May 1915
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
"I am still here till something better turns up which I hope will not be long." ------ Postmark: 24 May 1906
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
"It is raining like old boots here. I wish I was home with you dear. I feel so lonely." ------ Postmark: 29 October 1905
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
"I'm listening to the Royal Scots Band in Hyde Park. Lots of nice girls all around. But not interested." ------ Postmark: 19 July 1937
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it." ----- Postmark: 22 August 1908
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage." ----- Postmark: 8 August 1906
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
"You might burn that photo of me you have. I will send another one day. That one makes me ill to look at it." ------ Postmark: 20 January 1907
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
"Am having a very nice time - have kept my promise." ----- Postmark: 2 November 1906
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
"All good wishes for Health, Happiness and Good Luck in coming New Year. May peace be with us." ------ Postmark: 30 November 1914
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
"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." ----- Postmark: 24 December 1909
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
On this day in 1942 🎄 "Wishing you all a Happy Xmas and that 1943 will bring peace to the world and the return of your loved ones." ------ Postmark: 23 December 1942
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
"I can't wait to get home. London is so materialistic." ----- Postmark: 30 May 1995
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
"Don't forget to be in Chancery Lane at 6 o'clock on Monday evening. I will wait for you." ----- Postmark: 21 April 1912
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
"I have to start work again on Monday and don't feel keen on it." ----- Postmark: 22 August 1908
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
"Think of us today eating our potatoes also tomorrow eating Boiled Beef and Cabbage." ----- Postmark: 8 August 1906
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
"I am writing this slowly because I know you can't read fast." ----- Postmark: 18 July 1972
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
"I will write to you again in a few days but cannot just now as I am busy making jam." ----- Postmark: 19 September 1904
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
"Have not got the sack yet, so am living in hopes of lasting the week out." ----- Postmark: 4 May 1915
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
"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] ----- Postmark: 27 July 1983
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Postcards of London @postcardslondon.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
"Too hot, too old, too many people. Shan't come south in June again." ------ Postmark: 15 June 1992
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