A Postcard from the Past
100 years ago over 40 million lives were lost in The Great War. I hope to share postcards that honour their memory and tell their stories.
General View of the Castle (1916)
General View of the Castle (1916)
Loos (Belguim) The War 1914-15 The town Hall dating from 1640
Loos (Belguim) The War 1914-15 The town Hall dating from 1640
View of the whole Church decorated for the visit of Cardinal Hartmann
View of the whole Church decorated for the visit of Cardinal Hartmann
The Laon Gate
The Laon Gate
Coucy-Le-Chateau. The Carrying down of the Big Bell of the Town-Hall (6 January 1916) I believe the town was in German occupation at the time.
Coucy-Le-Chateau. The Carrying down of the Big Bell of the Town-Hall (6 January 1916) I believe the town was in German occupation at the time.
Possibly part of the 100 day offensive and Battle of canal du nord. 27th September - 1st October 1918
Possibly part of the 100 day offensive and Battle of canal du nord. 27th September - 1st October 1918
The Soissons Gate
The Soissons Gate
Postcard titled German Devastations In France -Castle of Coucy (Aisne). - The destroyed ramparts
Postcard titled German Devastations In France -Castle of Coucy (Aisne). - The destroyed ramparts
(View taken from the upper of Laon gate 14th January 1916)
(View taken from the upper of Laon gate 14th January 1916)
I believe this was sent from the Swanage Military Base either before or during WW1
Dated 25.6.1915 Sent by a German Soldier
Received the package for which I thank them very much. I'm still doing very well as I hope from them. Greetings from Gangolf
Dated 25.6.1915 Sent by a German Soldier
This postcard was issued to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force in 1986. The artwork depicts the De Havilland 9A also known as the Ninak. The stamp on the rear shows Lord Hugh Trenchard often referred to as the father of the RAF.
This postcard was issued to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force in 1986. The artwork depicts the De Havilland 9A also known as the Ninak. The stamp on the rear shows Lord Hugh Trenchard often referred to as the father of the RAF.