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Postcard Album
McVea - Oswald
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1) 22nd August 1903? Postmark Douglas, I.O.M. to Miss F. McVea, Eastbourne
Villa, Whitehead, Co. Antrim, Ireland - We are staying about half way down
here, Lizzie & I were sick crossing, we are having lovely weather. Nellie
2) 22nd August 1903 Postmark Douglas, I.O.M. to Miss Flo McVea, Eastbourne,
Whitehead, Co. Antrim, Ireland - We are having a splendid time here, weather
is magnificent, no rain yet. Hope all well at home, John
3) 26th November 1903 Postmark ? to Miss Oswald, Bankmore, Whitehead, Co.
Antrim, Ireland - Just like Limekilns. Hope all well. Mama
4) 18th December 1903 Postmark Belfast to Miss "Tina" Oswald, Bankmore,
Whitehead, Co. Antrim - a series of numbers, code maybe? 'My Heart's in the
Highlands' Is yours there too?
1904
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1) 13th January 1904 Postmark Cardiff to Mrs. Wilson, Bankmore, Whitehead,
Ireland, Co. Antrim
2) 25th July 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss May McVea, Eastbourne Villas,
Whitehead, Co. Antrim - Congratulations! You and the others have passed in
the Pre??? Exam, E. McNeill?
3) 5th September 1904 Postmark Belfast to J. McVea, Esq., 8 Cliftonville
Road, City Eastburn Villa, Whitehead
1906
 
22nd November 1906 Postmark Alger to Miss Oswald, Bankmore, Whitehead,
Ireland - Algiers Sunday 18th Coaling? here due Avonmouth next Sunday just
received your P. Said letter. Charles
1908
26th June 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Oswald, Bankmore, Whitehead - I
hope to be down tomorrow Friday evening, John
1912
8th March 1912 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. McVea, Junr.? Eastbourne Villa,
Whitehead - Tuesday evg. Jack much better, had to send for Dr. Rush who
relieved him at once. He is sleeping at present, which is a great relief,
might be home Wed. J. W.
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1) 15/3/14 to Mrs. McVea, Chatswood, Lansdowne Road, Belfast, Ireland -
Beira, East Africa 15/3/14 Does this remind you of W. head, kindest
regards ?
2) 3rd October 1913 Postmark ..illes St. Charles to Mrs. McVea, Chatswood,
Lansdowne Road, Belfast, Ireland - Marseilles 3.10.14 Arrived here
yesterday, great excitement here owing to the war. English at the present
time cannot do wrong. Hope you are well. Kindest regards C?
1922
12th May 1922 Postmark Belfast to Miss McKeag, 19 Mary Street,
Newtownards - R. T. is a little better, he was downstairs & out in the
garden for a little while. We are all well, hoping you are the same. P. M.
R.
1923
11th August 1923 Postmark St. Moritz to Miss F. McVea, Eden-a-Grena,
Cranwood Park, Belfast, N. Ireland - Thanks for long interesting letter, fit
& well. Wonderful new show after shi-ing & climbing better. Oh Oh F.
J. H.? Poor Vi fractured spine, 3 months plaster of paris.
1926
30th October 1926 Postmark Torquay, Devon to Mrs. McVea, "Somerset"
Ballyholme Road, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Auntie, I know you will
like this P.C. of the Abbey Park Gardens. It's the first I've seen of them.
How are you getting along? Give my love to John, & I hope he is still
working hard, in fact I know he is. The S- was very wonderful but Uncle J.
was with you. Dad said: "he could not fetch him tonight". Will write & tell
you about it later. Love F. ?
1928
9th August 1928 Postmark Sunderland, Durham to Miss F. V. McVea, Cliff
Lodge, Whitehead, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland - We have been having a very good
time travelling through the Lake District. We spent Tuesday night at
Scarborough. It is a very gay and crowded place. We are travelling north
just now and then on to Scotland. Best wishes Ailsa Blue
1929
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1) 11th March or April 1929 Postmark Torquay, Devon to Mrs. T. McVea,
Somerset, Ballyholme Road, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Hello Auntie?
Torquay calling, have just got my holidays yesterday for 1 month. How I'd
love to come over to see you, but no such luck, wait till I win a crossword
then I shall come by plane, & land on your apple tree eh? How is J. give him
my salaams my beloved brother has announced his marriage as a forthcoming
event in his last epistle, write soon deare. Love from both Flo
2) 10th August 1929 Postmark Valletta? Malta to Miss McVea, Queen Mary's
Hospital, Roehampton, London - 12-8-29 We are now in Malta. D has enjoyed
the trip immensely & it has done her such a lot of good, we have been to so
many interesting places, the blazing sun all the way, she says she likes it.
We hope to see you after the 23rd. Ada
3) 31st August 1929 Postmark Letchworth, Herts. to Miss F. McVea, Cliff
Lodge, Whitehead, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland - A quiet holiday this year, a
cottage in the garden here, weaving & basket making, swimming in a private
bath. Glorious weather. ? so big, we go home on Sat. 7th & ? home on Monday.
Any chance of you passing through London? Have you seen year old Brian? We
bathe three times a day in a bathe where the x is. when we came away I put
Peggy in my drawer under my clothes with just her head peeping out. Love
Margaret
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1) 27th February 1930 Postmark Paddington to Miss F. McVea, Cliff Lodge,
Whitehead, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 48 Gloucester? Gardens, W.2. Have
just returned from Monte Carlo where I met my twin soul. Don't you agree
that he is attractive; I always had a weakness for the foreign artists. Uh
Flo, I feel so happy. He is so temperamental! Shall give further particulars
before the big event. Love to May & Self, Lynd
2) 17th April 1930 Postmark Paddington to Miss F. McVea, Cliff Lodge,
Whitehead, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Shall meet you at Euston on Saturday. So
glad you are coming home, Lynd
3) 24th April 1930 Postmark Oxford? to Miss F. McVea, Cliff Lodge,
Whitehead, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Motored here to day with Mrs. Hutchings.
Sorry you didn't decide to come over for Easter. Hope you had a good time at
the wedding. Love to all Lynd
4) 11th October 1930 Postmark Belfast/Paris to Miss F. McVea,
Victoria College, Belfast, N. Ireland Drumglass House, Marlborough
Park South - Sunday Spent afternoon here, much more amusing than home,
F. ? H.
5) 2-12-30? to Miss F. V. McVea, 53 Malone? Road, Belfast, N. Ireland -
2-12-30? ???? now and feeling the heat very much. It is like a continuous ??
We are in ? for three or four days & then Col? ??
1932
17th July 1932 Postmark Le Touquet, Paris to Miss Flossie McVea,
Whitehead, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland - Sat. 16th July 1932 Leaving here
tomorrow for Berlin. Home tomorrow week. Fred
1933
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1) 5th June 1933 Postmark Knokke to Miss McIntosh, 17 Manau Road, Cheadle
Hulme, Cheshire, England - Majestic Hotel. Weather grand. Hope you found all
well in the University, you certainly would enjoy a holiday here. Bathing
lovely. Why didn't I bring my costume. Will write a P.C. Maisie to cheer her
up. Love from Mummy & Daddy
2) 31st July 1933? Postmark Arrochar, Dunbartonshire to Mrs. T. McVea,
Somerset, Ballyholme Road, Bangor, Co. Down, N.I. - Dear Mother, We are on
our way on foot to see Loch Lomond, 2 miles from here. We are lying at the
head of Loch Long and the water is like a mirror, so long for present, Love
John
3) 8th August 1933 Postmark Dinar? Ille et Vilaine to Miss McVea, Whitehead,
Co. Antrim, Irlande - This is a delightful spot. The hotel is beautifully
situated right on the beach - so most of my time is spent in "costume de
bain" The weather is glorious, Best wishes C. S. Branigan
1935
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1) 14th June 1035 Postmark Bournemouth, Poole to Miss F. McVea, 2 Flat,
Ceara, Windsor Avenue, Belfast, Ireland - Bournemouth. Motored here
with Mrs. Burberry & her mother. Jim & Family are staying in Weymouth, they
may meet us this afternoon for a chat. Hope you & May are well & enjoying
life. Love Lynd
2) 1st July 1935 Postmark Weymouth Dorset to The Misses McVea, Flat II
Ceara, Windsor Avenue, Belfast, Ireland - Monday I am spending a few
days here with Jim & Family. Weymouth is full of Naval Officers and Jack
Tars. I am sorry you aren't here to inspect them. We motored to Lime Regis
yesterday; it is very pretty. Margery? de la Rivera? is expecting a baby in
August. When are you coming to London? Love Lynd
1937
31st July 1937 Postmark Bergen to Miss F. V. McVea, Binstead Hall, Binstead,
near Ryde, Isle of Wight - 30/7/37 This trip has surpassed all of them. Have
had a wonderful time , just back from this glacier on front. Have gone all
the shore? trips. Fancy dress to-night, I'm going as a 'mandrin'. Weather
glorious, bathed in Fjord this morning. Nothing like getting right away.
Have many friends on board & never a dull moment. Feted everywhere I turn.
Hope you have same good luck, May
1938
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1) August 1938 - Here with Lola, Flo
2) 19th August 1938 Postmark Jersey to Mrs. McVea, Ballyholme Road, Bangor,
N. Ireland, Co. Down - 19-8-38 Getting as brown as a berry here. You
should see the tomatoes growing out of doors. Frank
1946
21st January 1946 Postmark Torquay and Paignton, Devon to Mrs. McVea, 7
Sixth Avenue, Baylands, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Mrs. McVea, I am
a long time thanking you for the sweet hanky you so kindly sent me. It is
doubly appreciated as I'm getting so short of them & no coupons to spare. I
have found no spare time since I left my own home & shall be thankful to get
my own little corner again. Happy to hear good reports of you, Love &
blessings, Dawn 1947
7th December 1947 Postmark London to Miss F. McVea, 53 Malone Road, Belfast,
N. Ireland - Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch, London W. 1. We arrived
here to-day after a very rough crossing. The shops are most attractive. I
wish I had more coupons! I hope you are well and enjoying life. Looking
forward to seeing you on my return, Love Lynd. We weren't seasick in spite
of the weather. L.
1948
6th August 1948 Postmark Stockholm to Miss McVeigh, 53 Malone Road, Belfast,
Northern Ireland - Having a wonderful holiday, Love Kathryn
1951
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1) 15th October 1951 Postmark St. Andrews, Fife to Miss F. V. McVea, 53
Malone Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Oct. 13, 1951 Thank you for your
P.C. Things are going marvelously well here. I'm even embarking on golf
lessons next Saturday so I'll be in time when you come over to see me! By
the way that P.C. was just what I wanted, I didn't have a picture of that
Abbey although I'd admired it. A.D.A.? P.S. Your pictures have been much
admired.
2) 13th November 1951 Postmark Lausanne, Ouchy? to Miss Florence V. McVea,
53 Malone Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Vevey, 12-IX-51 My dear
Florence, How do you do? And where are you? Did you receive my letter from
Mentom? (France) I am longing for you and hope you will come run to me at
Verey! You see at the present how beautifull the country is where I live!
And there are a lot of travelling we can make from here. I had begun my work
again! Next year it is an International Congress for Dentists at London. I
hope to go too! with much love from ?
1952
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1) 30th April 1952 Postmark Stoke Gabriel Totnes Devon to Mrs. T. McVea, 7
Sixth Avenue, Baylands, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Spending the A'noon
down at our favourite spot with Amy. Its a lovely sunny day but there is a
fresh wind, however mother is thoroughly enjoying it & all the ? of the
river? Its lovely having such freedom ?????? will be home on Sun & then the
daily routine begins once more. ???? Flo? xxx
2) 11th June? 1952 Postmark Sidmouth, Devon to Mrs. T. McVea, 7 Sixth
Avenue, Baylands, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Down here on an outing with
the ? Guild, invited by Winnie C. Such a lot of chattering woman, a monkey
house isn't it, but the ? has been lovely & this is a spot we've never yet
been to, nearly on the edge of the map. Had a nice tea & are now going to
have a seat on the front ? the Chairs? ????? lots of love from mother, ? & ?
3) 13th September 1952 Postmark Gibraltar to Miss McVea, c/o Mrs.
Delayne, G?, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland Eastbourne, 16 Black Road,
Whitehead, Nth. Ireland - Sept. 12, 1952 Dear Aunt May, We're sitting
here in Gibralta under a blaring Mediterranean sun & below lies the sea in
which I hope we'll soon be immersed! We've seen such marvelous country &
galleries & old buildings and it's all been tremendous fun. I do wish you
were here. By the way I simply loved me ? with that last piece of cake - I
only wish you had squeezed into the ? with it. A.P.A.?
4) 20th September 1952 Postmarks Dun Laoghaire to Miss May McVea, Cownie,
....each Road, Whitehead, Nr. Ireland - 16/9/52 Granada Peter is
starting to-morrow for Gibraltar, He will probably get a plane on Thursday
or following days straight to Aldergrove. This is wonderful as its R.A.F.
and he will be in time for 22nd at his office, he'll probably go straight to
his caravan and will ring you or Flo, also it means the extra passengers
from Barcelona can be accommodated. Love EED.
1956
17th January 1956 Postmark ? stamp Egypt to Miss F. V. McVea, 53 Malone
Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - 16/1/56 Both your letters just received,
so very glad you had such a wonderful escape when the car door opened and
you were thrown out. Many many thanks for visiting????field and so glad you
approve my letters to W. and Mac and will forward them explaining you just
missed them in the post. Think may be it would be just as well to write our
solicitors address given in my letter to you about Miss Cartin? it then puts
the matter on record. Ask our solicitors to write to hers, what he knows and
then to let you know the result. Have received statement of accounts about
Pippin but nothing absolutely defined? so far. Would be glad to know soon.
Wonderful sun here in the middle of the day but cold at night and early
morning. Have heard today while holiday to-morrow in abb? of ? Constitution.
Love to you and Aunt May, Edna
1957
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1) 5th August 1957 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss McVea, 53 Malone Road,
Belfast, N.I., British Isles - 5/viii/57 Dear Flo, Just a card from
Cleveland to wish you well and to say that the Irish Company you helped so
much with is successfully paying/playing? for the Americana. I trust all is
well in Belfast. ? Bi?
2) 3rd September 1957 Postmark Ramsgate, Kent to Miss F. V. McVea, 53 Malone
Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - 3rd September 1957 Regency Hotel.
Ramsgate. Kent. Thank you very much for such a delightful time on
Friday & Saturday. Getting along well here and may have (a house here)
something soon, Love Edna
1960
17th June 1960 Postmark Canterbury, Kent to Miss M. E. McVea, 14 Beach Road,
The Croft, Whitehead, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland - 17th June 1960 Dear
Dodo, This is a view of the Cathedral, we went all thro' it this morning.
There were a number of students from Sweden going round at the same time.
This old city has now wonderful modern shops containing wonderful things.
Love Flocy 1968
1968 stamp U.S.A. to Miss Ann McMeekin, 29 Palmerston Road, Belfast, N.
Ireland - We're here for a holiday with Marilyn, Jean, Homer? & Kent. It's
lovely here but makes us dislike McK. even more. So glad you took a holiday,
it would be good for all of you. Hope Peggy can get away too, she'll surely
need a change too. Your P.C. and folder? was interesting and lovely. Do keep
well. Our Love Carrie & Harry
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1) to Miss T. Oswald, "Bankmore" Whitehead, Co. Antrim, Ireland - A lovely
view for a painting ?
2) Dear Mother, Lying at Sandbank, we visited Puck's Glen yesterday, a
lovely place in the mountains, and walked about 10 miles, we are going to
Lough Long this morning. I am sending you a thistle and a piece of white
heather for luck. Love John
3) July Postmark Helen's? Bay R.S.O. to Miss Bell Beggs, 184 Snugville
Street, Belfast - We are having a good time at Helen's Bay, Sadie
4) Spanish stamps to Mr. & Mrs. J. H. McVea, 7 Sixth Avenue, Bangor, Co.
Down, N. Ireland - Aqua-B? Spain The weather is brilliant, 80 degrees
but nice breeze, bathes three times yesterday. Ann & Frank
5) Postmark Newtownards to Miss T. Oswald, Bankmore, Whitehead, Co. Antrim -
My dear T. We have arrived safe & sound at N.townards, hope you are behaving
yourself. with love Madge This was neglected to be posted.
6) Postmark Edinburgh to Miss F. V. McVea, 53 Malone? Road, Belfast,
Northern Ireland - I had meant to send you this from the Lake District where
I have first spent a week, but am now in Edinburgh and sending it from there
instead. This morning I found myself seated directly behind the Princess
Royal at a morning? concert at the Festival which has just started. Earl &
Countess of Harewood? alongside ? W. S. B?
Kames Bay, Millport - This is where I am spending my holiday, Peggy McKee
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