|
Fforde - McBrien
Photos & Postcards
Photograph album of the Fforde family
(these came together from a house in Waringstown)
1
2
3
4
1) Hetty Fforde & Miss Wells
2) Sara Mulholland 1896
3) Best regards from Clarence, Belfast August 9th 1919
4) S. Mulholland, With Compliments
1
2
3
4
1) Maude Jan. 1933
2) Madeline Sep. 1933
3) Lily
4) Anna Jane & Henrietta M. Fforde, Onondaga, Canada West, America
1
2
3
4
1) Mrs. Wells (Anna) (Hannah) Sister of Susan Forde (sp)
2) S. D. Chambers
3) 28 Dec. 1917
4) Lurgan Photographer
1
2
3
4
1) New York Photographer
2) Belfast Photographer
3) Belfast Photographer
4) Lisburn Photographer
1
2
3
4
1) Belfast Photographer
2) Belfast Photographer
3) Belfast Photographer
4) Belfast Photographer
1
2
3
4
1) Belfast Photographer
2) Belfast Photographer
3) Portadown Photographer
4) -
1
2
3
4
1) Portadown Photographer
2) Portadown Photographer
3) Lisburn Photographer
4) -
1
2
3
4
1) Willie Fforde, Onondaga, Canada West, America
2) Brantford
3) Brussels, Ont.
4) St. Leonard-on-Sea
1
2
3
4
1) Portadown Photographer
2) Portadown Photographer
3) Glasgow Photographer
4) Lisburn Photographer
1
2
3
4
5
1) Cowan Bros. Photographers
2) A. & S. Barnes, Photographer
3) A. & S. Barnes, Photographer
4)
5)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
McBrien Postcards
in chronological order
1
2
1) 7th June(?) 1904 Postmark Enniskillen(?) to Miss McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek - My Dear come soon, This evening. Pooloofooca (?)
2) 9th May 1906 Postmark Leamington Spa to T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Wednesday. Very many thanks for yours -
shall write only all very nicest messages.
1
2
3
4
5
1) 3rd August 1907 Postmark Bundoran(?) Co. Donegal to Mrs. T. J. McBrien,
The Grove, Belleek - Mrs. J. did not turn up. I met Mrs. Smith & her and
four children. they are from Co. Derge(?) This day is keeping up well. Yours
E. J. B.
2) 5th August 1907 Postmark Enniskillen to Mrs. E. G. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Ireland - Just a line to let you know that I have enjoyed myself
splendidly, was at the Exhibition on Monday, and Bundoran on Wednesday in
spite of the weather. Kind regards, E. M. C. or Mc.
3) 14th August 1907 Postmark Exhibition Dublin to Miss Ellie Bruce (of
Strabane) Tullycherry, Leggs P.O., Co. Fermanagh - 14.8.07 This is really a
wonderful place. I never enjoyed anything more. Sorry we have soon to leave,
hope to get back to Strabane at 3 o'c tomorrow evg. Nearly all Strabane are
here, we are now waiting for a cup of tea. When are you returning. Love to
all, Yours B. B.
4) 21st August 1907 Postmark Strabane to Mrs. T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Arrived here yesterday even. 6.30 p.m. got as rain
coming. I did not get over on Saturday, had to do some filing? Father is not
going to Dublin on Thursday. M. and I intend going later on, give my love to
E. & M. sorry I did not see them. E. J. B.
5) 25th September 1907 Postmark ???hboy Co. Meath to R. W. Johnston, The
Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh (not known at Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, try
Roscommon) - Drop one a Post Card a day or two before come to Dublin. Will
try to meet you if possible all well here. A. Fletcher 25.9.07
1
2
3
4
5
1) 26th September 1907 Postmark Exhibition, Dublin to Mrs. T. J. McBrien,
The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Just landed in an hour 5.30 having a
good time, wish you both were here, going home tomorrow D.V.Meta(?) & Co.
2) 1st October 1907 Postmark Fence Houses to Mrs. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Tues. eve. My Dear, I had intended writing you many
a time, but I have simply nothing to tell you strange, & so I put off. Dull
weather but no rain yet. I think you quite understand my comments on the
land bill(?) etc. I wish I were there to express these to you. I will
sometime but I'm still busy. Heaps of true love to you both, from your
Sister Emily
3) 6th November 1907 Postmark ?eddington to T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Nov. 6.07 Shall write about the end of
this week. All good wishes
4) 6th November 1907 Postmark Teddington(?) to T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Nov. 6.07 I hope you will appreciate
The Queen and the subject! The subject means the other card.
5) 15th November 1907 Postmark Denver, Colorado to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The
Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - 2127 Grant Ave., Denver. Nov. 15,
1907. Dear T. J. Thanksgiving is the last Thursday in this month, November.
Love from all to all V. J. T.
1
2
3
4
5
1) 20th February 1908 Postmark Great Lumley(?) to Mr. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Thurs. eve. Your letter to hand, very anxiously had
I looked for it. Very glad they are coming at any rate & I know you will do
all you can, I may go to L.pool to meet them. E.
2) 27th March 1908 Postmark New York to Mr. T. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek,
Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Dear Uncle, We sail at 11am tomorrow Mar 28th) Will
see you about April 5th. Nora(?)
3) 27th July 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Monday. Nell & myself up here today, intended
writing last week, we had a letter from Molly saying you were over, you will
be lonely when the company leaves, expect to get holidays the week. All
well, with love, your loving sis Meta(?)
4) 4th September 1908 Postmark ???tigo to Mrs. T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Came here yesterday Weds. staying for a fortnight.
I'll have to go to C. Hill before I go back. I'll have to leave it to last
week I suppose. Liz Quinn came home yesterday, she was speaking about going
to Bundoran from Sat. to Monday. I don't know if she be going over to see
you, all well here, Nell
5) 10th September 1908 Postmark Chiswick to Mr. Y. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Dear Uncle, We are leaving England
tomorrow so are lonely tonight. Leave London tomorrow at 12:00 & arrive
Liverpool 4:00 p.m. & sail at 5:00. Tell Auntie Hello from Geo. W. Thompson
1
2
3
4
5
1) 18th February 1909 Postmark Enniskillen to Mr. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek - Tom is keeping well, suffers little pain, the Dr. said yes, he was
going well, he will see him ? even again.
2) 4th March 1909 Postmark London to Mrs. T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek,
Co. Fermanagh - Thursday. Almost in London, got along nicely, was not sick
crossing to Hollyhead, great ? everywhere, most of the night in train, was
quite warm, 10 to 8 we should have been in London at 7.30. I did not see
Jack at all, wasn't it too bad. We leave ? 9.58 am train tomorrow and go
direct to ????? Thanks so much for letters, yours Ellie. Writing train,
excuse shaky. I hope the (sorry its too muddled to read)
3) 5th March 1909 Postmark Victoria Docks to Mrs. T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Arawa(?) 5.3.09 I've got safely on board,
all my luggage also, another lady shares my cabin, a Mrs. Hudson, she is
going back to Wellington, there are several on board going to same place as
I, so as that I'll have company. I've the worst part over. I'll write you
from Plymouth, hope I shant be sea sick or have a fall. Don't be anxious
about me, I'll be all right.
4) 10th April 1909 Postmark Chiswick to T. J. McBrien, Esq., The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - All good messages for a Happy Easter from
????????
5) 14th April 1909 Postmark Hobart, Tasmania to Mrs. T. J. McBrien, The
Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Hobart 14.4.09. ashore but H today
winter lovely day sunshine just like our Irish summer. H. is a beautiful
place. I would not mind living here. Just after lovely dinner with my
chaperone Master George. I had a letter to mail to Meta, you can have a read
at it, we expect to arrive in Wellington on Monday. I'll write when I arrive
in crapier(?) ford ye(?) love to T. J. and you, loving sis. Nela(?)
1
2
3
4
5
6
1) 26th February 1910 Postmark Belleek, Co. Fermanagh to Mr. T. J. McBrien,
The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Dear Uncle, Thanks for your letter
received last night. we are all well. Hope you are all well. Tommie
2) 16th March 1910 Postmark Denver, Colorado to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The
Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Dear Uncle, How do you like this
card. I suppose there will be a big time in Ireland. We are having real
spring weather here. Tell Aunty hello for me. Geo(?) How is Punch.
3) 26th May 1910 Postmark Denver, Colorado to ? ? McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland - Have been going to write but been putting
it off from day to day. All well. I have been looking for those cards you
said you were going to send. Nora(?)
4) 22nd June 1910 Postmark Leggs to Mrs. T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek -
Ties. evg. Dear Cath, Will be looking out for you this week. Uncle got back
on Sat. Fi came today. Ra? pcl for Tom & some things for you. Sis Molly
5) 23rd July 1910 Postmark Chiswick(?) to Mrs. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek,
Co. Fermanagh - Sat. morn. Your letter yest, morning M. & C. both delightful
place; returning on ? night, will write fully after. Love to both E.
6) "Alorstra"(?) Sept. 19th 1910 - My Dear Cousin, I am writing to thank you
for your kindness in sending me such a darling little present from Ireland.
I shall prize it very much coming from one of my Cousins, of whom I hear my
Father speak so often. I am very fond of ornaments & have some nice ones of
my own, but one coming all the way from the Belleek Pottery & of which one
often hears of but seldom sees any. So you may depend I shall value it.
Father arrived home safely last Friday, we think he looks splendid after his
holidays. He says he spent a most enjoyable time among you all and shall
never forget the hearty welcome he received from all. I wonder if we shall
ever have the pleasure of meeting you out here, I hope so sometimes.
Remember me to Mr. McBrien and with love from your affec. Cousin Ru(?) Bruce
1
2
3
4
1) 18th April 1911 Postmark Leggs? to Mrs. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek -
Franks address - 7 Railway Terrace, Lewisham, Sydney N.S.W.
2) 12th June 1911 Postmark Clones to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Whealt,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Dear Uncle, I suppose you were supposed to hear
that I was here. I like the place very well for so far. It is a very nice
town. Hope Auntie & you are well. Will write you a letter soon. Tommie(?)
c/o J. P. McVitty, Esq., Whitehall Street, Clones
3) 23rd August 1911 Postmark Dublin to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Dublin Wednesday. Came here yesterday, going home
this evg. Great stir for the shows, very warm, 25 today. Great talk about
the strike. Jacob's biscuit factory closed. Hope all are well since I saw
you, expect J. & ? on ? then ? & you later. Jy(?)
4) 1911 to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek - Wishing you a very happy
Christmas, from Nate or Kate(?) & Jock or Jack (New Zealand)
1
2
1) 8th July 1916 Postmark ? to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co.
Fermanagh - Saturday. Not going till Monday evening, better meet me at
Belleek, I'll leave parcel, had a P.C. from C. Hill 8 o'clock Monday. Cath
or Catt
2) 7th October 1922 Postmark Muswell Hill, London to T. J. MacBrien, Esq.,
The Grove, Beleek, Ireland - Thanks for kind letter which I appreciated very
much. I'm on a visit with my Brother. This afternoon I spent in Wesleys
House, City Road. This is a good view. Everything most interesting. Kind
regards from M. Hall
NO DATES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1) Postmark Belton Fell(?) to Miss McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co.
Fermanagh - Glad to hear you are having a good time. Richard very well &
quite settled. Thanks eye quite better, all the rest well. Hope you are the
same, Love from all H. W.(?)
2) Postmark St???? to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh -
47 Main Street. On the other side is marked our house, what do you think of
it, we like our change well, it was a great job flitting, not near settled
up yet but have a grand comfortable so hurry up to see us. Yours Meta
3) Postmark Belfast to Mrs. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh -
Here for the day with Misses Wilson & Rigley, going home tomorrow by late
train. M. received PC on Sat. Love to all. M. E. B.
4) Postmark Pelton Fell to Mrs. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh -
3 Whitehill Terrace. Thursday. How is your arm? I'm thinking of it. Got into
U.C.(?) at 2.45 Came here at 2. Awful returning. Splendid eve. & on till
12.5 at Dumfries where it was raining & poured all yesterday. Now is very
dark & dull today, has been constant wet here lately, hope its fine still at
home. Suppose if so they are with C. today. Write soon, fond love to both E.
5) This is a view of Hobart(?) the capital of Tasmania, it is a lovely place
but not so warm as New Zealand being further South. I spent a day here on my
voyage out of New Zealand. I thought the place lovely, there was a profusion
of flowers everywhere, Geraniums growing wild in great clumps along the
roadside. Mowbray Bruce
6) Postmark Pelton Fell to Mr. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh -
Fri eve. Yours received dear, delighted with it, good, I had intended
writing but very busy - allotments. Got this Card in Queen Mary's room,
Edinburgh Castle last Sat. Love to both E.
7) Postmark Belleek to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh
- To Uncle with love from Tommie
8) Argyle Street off St. Pancras Station. My Dear Niece, I arrived safe in
London this morning. I left Greenore at 8.30 after waiting three hours. I
got to Hollyhead at 1.30 a.m. reaching London a little after 8 o'clock after
transacting some business. I went to Walthamstow about 10 miles from London
to see my Sister-in-law and now after a very Busy day I am writing this at 7
this evening, hoping to sleep sound tonight I have ..
9) Postmark Pelton Fell to Nurse McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh
- Trusting you are still having a good time. Jess is in a very good
condition. She is so good. Hoping you are keeping well. With love from all.
Nancy x Madge sends her very best love to you Nurse.
1
2
3
1) Postmark Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The Grove,
Belleek, Co. Fermanagh - Sorry that my brother has had to leave today, so we
shall not be able to come and see you on Monday as arranged. I hope it will
not put you to any inconvenience, my younger brother & I will come & see you
some other time. Kind regards to yourself & Mrs. Mc. from E. J. Dundas(?)
2) New Zealand to Mr. T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh,
Ireland - I've came up this incline coming from Wellington to Napier(?)
3) Dublin? to T. J. McBrien, The Grove, Belleek - Sending letter parcel
today, hope you shall receive it all right. yrs. E. J. B.
the end
|
