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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 51m

Join me next week on 10th Oct at 1pm for day 4 of #AATP #AATP26 to hear my talk about Postcards from a Different Front Line. All the talks for this 10-day event are available afterwards. More information via the link sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #Genealogy #Postcards @sogorg.bsky.social

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 10h

Arundel Castle, posted to Bertie James in Bristol in 1905: Dear Bertie, I hope you are well. Thanks for your card. With love from us both, Auntie Esther. #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Corfe Castle, sent from Burlington Road, Swanage to Roberta in Kennington in 1908: This card is of the ruins of Corfe Castle. We passed it in the train. What place are you at school. What am I. Madge Bell has not written. #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Piccadilly Circus, London and Star Postcards, sent to Miss Latham on the Rising Sun Farm: Just a line to say that I'm making a start for England. Best love Gilbert. #PostedInThePast #WorldPostcardDay

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join me on 10th October at 1pm for day 4 of #AATP #AATP26 to hear my talk about Postcards from a Different Front Line. All the talks for this 10-day event are available afterwards. More information via the link sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #Genealogy #Postcards @sogorg.bsky.social

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

After routine dental appointments in Ferndown, I nipped to Kingston Lacy for lunch. It's a lovely day here and the car park is much improved. Most of the plot for the #MemoriesFromTheFuture sequel connects with Kingston Lacy, so I suppose I could call it a research trip...

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Shipley & Saltaire, posted to Mr Smith in Hackney Wick in 1909: Best wishes from Shipley. Will write later. Kind Regards. #PostedInthePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looking forward to flying over to France next month (via Zoom) to talk to the Society of Authors France Group: societyofauthors.org/event/france... @societyofauthors.bsky.social

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Southport, posted in 1915 to Mrs Abberley, Shrewsbury: Dear Ma, I will be coming on the 4.20 on Thursday. Am not sure about Mary. She will know tomorrow. #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This postcard of the Globe at Durlston was sent to Ashford: "Glad to hear you are mending a little. It is slow work I know. It has happened very unfortunately for you both." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Porlock Church, posted in 1916 to Hannah Short in Barnstaple: I hear you have had a very enjoyable time recently. I expect you recognise this place. The babies are interesting. I hope that RD is still well. #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Christmas madness at local garden centre – with the added bonus of lots of postbox jigsaws for #PostboxSaturday

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Although my next book moves into Dorset, there are still connections with Minehead and two children who died there. Exploring their short lives is a sad project but it does help us to remember them. Using true stories about real people in a genealogical novel is essential to me.

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Charles Dickens House – sent from The Mess, HMS Aquarius: "Dear Mother, so glad to receive your welcome letter today. i have not much news so you must excuse the PC. Thank you for mending all my clothes. Your affectionate son, Rich X" #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Lovely to visit Wimborne, especially when there's pizza for lunch.

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Lovely setting for this afternoon's talk about the Mayflower.

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Newcastle-on-Tyne's Grainger Street. It was sent to Miss Cooke in Sunderland: "Kindly come tomorrow between 6 & 7. Your aunt requires you to fit her costume." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

HM Prison Lewes, sent in 1907 to Miss Dowling in Brighton: "Another PC for your collection." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sent to Lionel in Edmonthon, 1912: Whilst conveying my best wishes to you I also wish to remind you there'll be trouble if I don't get a remittance on account. Let me remind you there'll be dooks up between you and I. From one who was once a friend #PostedInThePast #HappyBirthday

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

One of my all-time favourites. A very enjoyable watch this evening.

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Chelsea Bridge, posted in 1905 from South Lambeth to Devizes, Wiltshire: "Dear Auntie, Thank you so very much for the postcard you sent me. I hope you are enjoying yourself very much." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

@jackiedepelle.bsky.social, this box is staring at Island View - its section of Cluny Crescent is on the other side of the road.

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Yeovil's post office, sent in 1907 to Mildred Edmunds in Crewkerne: We wish you all a very happy New Year. #PostedInThePast #PostboxSaturday

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It's always a pleasure talking about postcards. Last night was super special for lots of reasons that proved what a small world it is.

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Dog Kennel Hill, posted in 1909 to Miss Lasbury in Bristol: "Thanks for nice long letter. Was very pleased with cuttings and will write soon. Hope you are well and quite settled down again. Love to all from Winnie." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hampton Court Palace, posted in 1906 to Miss Edwards, The Star & Garter, Sloane Square, London: The famous vine of Hampton bears no better fruit than thee. #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Had a lovely trip to Durlston, Swanage today. Sun was out and it was lovely and warm.

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Dear Marion, we had it very wet here on Saturday and it spoiled the show. I never saw so many lovely flowers in the tents." #PostedInThePast #Durham #DurhamCathedral

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

There's still time to join me as I share some stories that will take us to America and back – and then to Hollywood!

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Battle of Stepney [January 1911] – sent to Lydia in Birmingham: "Dear Lydia, this is a PC of that fire at London where the anarchists set the house of fire before they would face the law." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

(Lord) Byron’s Bridge – Auld Brig O’Balgownie in Aberdeen. The postcard was one of three sent to Bromley in Kent, all connected by poor health and worries. #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Posted to Kenilworth Gardens in 1910 from the Chemistry Lab, East Ham: "Could I send you any tickets for Emmanuel Gym Display. Hope you will come." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

London's Italian Hospital, posted in 1905 to Lloyd, Gorse Green Farm, Yate: Hope you will have a really jolly time this festive season & receive a letter 'from abroad'. Yours affect. M.A.M. #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sent to Mrs Palwin in Surrey: "Dear Ruby, Just a line to ask you if you have let the blue pigeon out as he returned home last Monday week looking fresh and well. If you want it returned let me know and I will send it back." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Tynwald: "In memory of a happy day spent in the Isle of Man, 8th September 1923." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Memories from the Future shared stories about Exmoor. Each chapter was a guide, following Arthur & Hilary, meeting people in 1911. In 1921 they’re in Dorset – exploring coast and country. Did they meet your ancestors? Etched in Stone available 2027. #Dorset #Genealogy #Postcards

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Sent from Paris in 1898, sent to Miss Powel in Kilmarnock: We came here on Wednesday last. #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#SailAwaySunday to Lucy in West Bromwich: "Just arrived safe at Quebec. I am sorry but I had more to pack up than I thought, so that is why I didn't keep my promise. I am feeling alright now." #PostedInThePast

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ludlow from Whitcliff, posted in 1917 to Mrs Rile, Radford, Coventry: Dear Maggie, I thought you would like a PC from here. It is a very quaint old town. With love, Maggie. #PostedInThePast (Two Maggies for the price of one!)

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