Dear Elsie

Postcards to my Grandmother

Postcard 291

“Train coming from Aramoho.” Front Photograph of a train on tracks in front of a small wooden station. The station has the name St John painted on the side. The … Continue reading

August 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

Postcard 289

“Sure, there’s no place like “Ould Ireland,” blest by nature from its birth…” Front A soldier stands leaning on a fence at the beach. He looks thoughtful and above hi … Continue reading

August 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 288

“It’s a long, long way back to Ireland,…” Front A soldier sits on a bench beside the sea. He leans his head on one hand and above him is a thought … Continue reading

August 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 287

“…I’m sending you a letter far away across the blue…” Front A soldier sits reading a letter on a bench in a garden. Roses grow beside him and behind him … Continue reading

August 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 283

“22 Reinforcements F Company” Front Twenty-eight soldiers pose for a photograph in front of the open doors of a large building. Above them on the door is written F Coy. … Continue reading

August 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 280

Why are these men so casually dressed? Front  Two men sit at a small table in a studio. The wear jumpers and slacks and dusty looking shoes. They hold books … Continue reading

August 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 277

“Come to my garden of roses, my arms await you, ” Front A woman sits on a garden border leaning against a garden urn, holding the flower from the previous … Continue reading

August 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 276

I’m feeling oh, so lonely – are you lonely too? Front A woman sits at a small wooden outdoor table and gazes upwards.  Above her is a thought bubble with … Continue reading

August 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 275

“Deep in my heart I’ve a corner for you,…” Front A woman perches on the edge of a garden bench. She leans against a soldier and rests her head on … Continue reading

August 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Postcard 272

Is this another photo of Ray Hubbard and his mates? Front  Photograph of six soldiers posed in a studio. Back Headed Post card carte postale with a divided back. The … Continue reading

August 2, 2014 · Leave a comment