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Torney Collection
Postcards, Glass Slides, Couple of Letters and British Legion Annual
1939 page one - this page -
postcards 1906 to 1970
page two - picture postcards and The
British Legion Annual 1939 a few letters and glass slides
Postcards
there are a variety of names but a lot of Torney and Knatchbull, have put
them in chronological order
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1) 17th August 1906 Postmark Gateshead to Mrs. Player, 60 Alma Road,
Clifton, Bristol - Tom Thompson ? ? died last Tuesday. Pray accept my
warmest thanks for your nice present. We are so sorry you have been unable
to come here this year. Kindest regards to yourself & to Eric(?) A. A.
2) 19th March 1915 Postmark Bournemouth to Miss A. Torney, 3 Royal Terrace,
Kingstown, Co. Down, Ireland - This Sundial is very interesting to see, it
is mentioned in the Guide I am sending. The soil here is very sandy.
Glorious day at Church Parade this morning. Your bro. Harry
3) 9th June 1915 Postmark ? to Miss Tonnie, 3 Royal terrace, Kingston, Co.
Dublin, Ireland - Arrived safely, having a lovely time, there is a very nice
Hospital here, and a lot of nice people to deal with, much better than
Corrig Castle. Daisy
4) 31st January 1918 Postmark ? to Mrs. P. A. Hovenden Torney, 3
Royal Terrace, Kingstown, Co. Dublin, Ireland - France. My Darling Wife, I
am just writing a card to say I got your packet of letters today, for which
thanks very much. I will write to L. soon. Hoping you and baby are quite
well, with best love to both of you, from your ever affec. and loving
Husband. Percy. P.S. I am about the same way.
5) 7th January 1919 Postmark Dolgelley to Mrs. P. A. Hovinden Torney, 32
Sandycove Road, Kingstown, Co. Dublin from Wales (Ireland)? from Percy(?)
with love
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1) 9th August 1927 Postmark Eastbourne, Sussex to Miss B. Torney, Riverdale,
Knock, Belfast, Ireland - I am sorry to see things have not been here as
they should be, it is dreadful. I have sent letter to you for P. hope all
are well. I got P. letter to-day. So glad to get it, have written to ?, I
think it is dreadful here, No more news.
2) 24th June 1929 Postmark Cuil An Tsudaire to Mrs. Aylmer Torney, Gurteen, Woodvale Avenue, Bloomfield, Belfast - Its too bad - hope something
will turn up soon - about Aunt I. or J. - the only thing I could do would be
to go & see - say you & written got no reply etc. I might be able to get to
Dublin next week, Love to you and all. Letia
3) 22nd ? 1929 Postmark Cuil An Tsudaire to Mrs. Aylmer Torney,
Gurteen, Woodvale Avenue, Bloomfield, Belfast - Tab(?) & I are motoring up
to Hillsbro' on Thurs. That is if all goes well - Harry is to bring me in
from Hillsbro' so I hope to see you all a juin(?) I think we will return on
Sunday. Best love, Telia
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1) 30th July 1930 Postmark Miss A. Torney, 5 Riverston Terrace, Church Road,
Holywood, Co. Down - So glad to get your letter & than M. ? is well. I'm all
right again, did you see in Newspaper about Sir C. Teggart, Ed. & Bobs
brothers. There's no news. I'm off to tea with Betty to ? Fishers, tell
Julie I will write to her on Sunday. I was glad to get her letter. Best love
to all, Letia
2) 9th September 1930 Postmark Cuilant Sudaire to Miss A. Torney, 5
Riverside Terrace, Church Road, Holywood, Co. Down - I've not been able to
get to Dublin. ? & Mrs. Cole are in Portrush with the car, will be back Sat.
Now S. here, write me. Betty home tonight. So glad to get your letter today.
No more news of Doll(?) I've collected £19 for life B, hope to get £20, in
haste to get post. Lots of love to you all. Lelia or Letia
3) 24th August 1934 Postmark Perth to Miss East, Domaha, Forest Race,
Sussex, England - Have had two days rain, weather now changed to warm &
sunny. Hope this finds you still alive & kicking. Much love from Christina.
Thanks for letter, will write later.
4) 15th June 1935 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Torney, 5 Riverston Terrace,
Holywood, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Just to say we are having a very fine day.
We had a nice crossing. Yours in haste Percy
5) 29th August 1935 Postmark Gourock, Renfrewshire to Mr. & Mrs. Torney, Lonsdale, 6 Loopland Gardens,
Belfast - Dear Mr. & Mrs. Torney, Thanks for P.C. Thanks also for watering
geraniums. We will be home late on Saty. after having a great holiday
with absolutely perfect weather. We will be sorry to leave here as every
minute has been full of sunshine. We had 8 days cruising and sailed over
1040 miles, so we did well. My Nephew is here just now & is a grand swimmer.
Hope you are all well. Kind regards R. D. Raldens???
6) 19th 1? 1935 Postmark Cuil? to Mrs. Aylmer Torney, Lonsdale,
Loopland Gardens, Creaggagh, Belfast - Portarlington. Having a nice time
here, off to Kingstown on Thursday to get Mrs. Smithwick. Harvest Servest
here on Sunday, had a lovely walk on Bo? yesterday. Love to all, Annie
7) 19th August 1936 Postmark Portsmouth, Southsea to Miss East,
Flat 5, 76 Sloan Street, London - Dear A. A line to let you know I am
remaining here another day or two, so shall not be able to come on Friday
but hope to see you on Monday. Having a lovely time & weather O.K. Trusting
you are all well. Love from A. Browning
8) 20th August 1936 Postmark Buxton, Derbyshire to Miss Alice East. c/o Mrs.
Greenland, 76 Sloane Street, London - St. Ann's Hotel, Buxton. Dear Alice,
Thanks so much for little parcel, letter received this morning. So glad the
work is finished & that you had a happy day with your niece after an awful
day of rain yesterday it is lovely ? we are just off for a drive. D.
Greenland
9) 20th August 1936 Postmark Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex to Miss J. Torney, Ogles
Grove, Hillsborough, Co. Down - Overbury Hotel, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex.
Thursday. Thanks for your letter which I was very glad to get, it was sent
on to me. We are having a very nice time, this is a most beautiful place, we
are just a month away & expect to go home next week. The last 2 or 3 years
we have been in Bangor, Co. Down in September, which we like very much. I
was sorry to hear your sister has been so ill, which sister was it, do I
know her. My sister, Mrs. Mahaffy, expects to go to Portrush in Sept.,
perhaps you may see her. Love from Miss Fry & Self A. H.
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1) 23rd August 1937 Postmark Portrush to Mr. H. S. C. Torney, 5
Riverston Terrace, Holywood, Co. Down - You will remember the view over ?
very well. Weather very changeable. One more week to go. Nora, Dora, dunno?
2) 16th June 1938 Postmark Folkestone, Kent to Miss East, "Dunolly" Lower
Green Road, Tunbridge Well, Kent - Dear Allie, Thank you so much for
sending Bo-Bo and Bun-Bun, they did miss them, but were very good and made
mickey and minnie do, but are quite happy and well, we are having a lovely
time, I met Mrs. Coles nurse(?), she is staying here. Love Nannie
3) 4th June 1944 Postmark Horsham, Sussex to Master M. Knatchbull, Barfield
School, Runfold, Farnham, Surrey - Dear Michael, I am sorry to hear you have
a bad cold, I hope you will soon be better, with love from Alice
4) 7th August 1945 Postmark Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex to Cpl. Fowler, 21st
Heavy Glider(?) Connexsion(?) Unit, R.A.F. Brige Norton, Oxford - Dear
Katherine, Just to wish you many Happy Returns & Lots of Luck. Bryan left
for his holiday today. He has gone on the Thames(?) in a camping skiff.
Letter etc. following. Love Gwen(?)
5) 8th August 1945 Postmark Minehead,
Somerset to Master Patrick Knatchbull, Glenkendy, Firgrove Hill, Farnham,
Surrey - Thank you so much for your letter. We are having a lovely holiday
here & we went out in a motor boat & got splashed with spray! I hope you are
all very well & having nice holidays - I hope I shall see you both before
you go back to school. Love to you all. Love Joan
6) 1945 Postmark ? to Cpl. Fowler, W.A.A.F., R.A.F. Tealing, Angus -
Enjoying leave, weather just too kind. Am here staying a few days. Will see
you Wednesday. Hope your leave is ? ?! Regards ?
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1) 15th February 1946 to Mrs. Knatchbull, Glenkendy, Firgrove Hill,
Farnham, Surrey - I hope you are very well. Thank you very much for the
meccano, I have made lots of models with it, and thanks for the s?? Tail-waggers
magazine and puzzle and all the things you send me. I got the book dad sent
me and all's cards and gran's now I must say good by, lots of love from
Patrick x to Bridget and all. P.S. I am getting up tomorrow.
2) 15th July 1946 Shoreham-By-Sea, Sussex to Miss Bridget Knatchbull, c/o
Mrs. French Blake, Ibthorpe House, Hurstbourne Larrant(?) Andover, Hants. -
Shoreham July 14th. My Dear Bridget, I do hope you are having a nice holiday
& are taking care of Mummy. I have been bathing in the sea. It was very
nice. Give my love to Mummy & to Peter and Lea. Lots of Love. Nan
3) to Eileen - Connemara July 1946 - hard to make out ? is few miles
N. of ? home. M. ? ? ?
4) 13th August 1946 Postmark Baile A Muilinn(?) to Col. Croly, Coolavin,
Farnham, Surrey - So many thanks for yours. Hope it wont be long before
you're back. Ula has to go tomorrow to Dublin & Fred's(?) home on Friday.
Weather rather bad but we got round Slea Head one day via Connor's Pass -
Fruit(?) another day - Glenbeigh & Rossbeigh & she & I had our Sunday drives
to Killarney! Ru? ? ? ? All the best to you both. Alicia. 13.8.46
5) 4th September 1946 Postmark Cill Airne to Miss K. Fowler, Coolavin, Lower
Bourne, Farnham, Surrey, England - Hope you are all well. Mr. W. will be
coming to you next weekend. I'll try to write a letter soon but am not
worrying as I know you are both O.K. at Coolavin. Will hear the latest from
my mother about Bridget. I miss the little things very much, still is lovely
being here & P. & M. are having a wonderful holiday. The little pony is so
nice & quiet. My love to Lily. Hope you managed to meet Graham, or hope Mrs.
C. will like the house & that she'll get over without bother. We all send
our love to you. E. K.
6) 12th September 1946 Postmark Dartmouth to Miss K. Fowler, c/o Mrs. Croly,
Coolavin, Frensham Vale, Surrey - Thursday 11.30 I left Reading yesterday
morning & stayed night at Newton Abbot. I received your letter O.K. but was
too busy to answer it. Weather is keeping fine so far and hope to be in
Love(?) this afternoon. See you on the 23rd. By for now G.
7) 15th September 1946 Postmark Newquay, Cornwall to Miss K. Fowler, c/o
Mrs. Croly, Coolavin, Frensham Vale, Surrey - Saturday evening. Porth Nr.
Newquay, I couldn't get any views of any description since I left Love(?)
yesterday morning so have got to rely on one "from the past" I stayed in
Penzance last night & went on to Lands' End this morning & up the coast to
St. Ives Port?, St. Agnes & Newquay. Staying here for the night & very
comfortable, it's blowing a gale outside and a high sea, we're right at the
front. by for now G.
8) 16th September 1946 Postmark Lynton, Devon to Miss K. Fowler, c/o Mrs. Croly, Coolavin, Frensham Vale, Surrey - Wynmouth, Monday. Stayed night in
Ilfracombe & spent most of the morning at Coombe Martin & Walesmeath(?) Am
staying night at Minehead & home tomorrow. Weather is still keeping fine,
although it was wet just this morning. Off for some lunch now and explore
????? this afternoon. By for now G.
9) 16th September 1946 Postmark Southend-on-Sea, Essex to The Misses
Torney, Riverston Terrace, Church Road, Holywood, Co. Down, N. Ireland -
16/9/46 Am having a nice rest here. Have not seen Elsie yet but hope to on
Thursday. Hope the service last night was a success. Best Wishes yours I. M.
W.
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1) 10th June 1947 Postmark Chester to David A. L. McAdam, Beaudesert Park,
Minchinhampton, N. Stroud, Glos. - I am spending the day in Chester with the
Sewing Party. Aunt Lou
2) 17th June 1947 Postmark Kobenhavn to Mrs. Knatchbull, Glenkendy, Firgrove
Hill, Farnham, Surrey - Copenhagen 17 June 47 Give my love to Ka??? &
yourself if she hasn't departed. Leaving here to day for Stockholm. Love
Tony
3) 7th October 1947 Postmark ? Hill, Winborne(?), Dorset to Master Jimmy
Nathan? Dale? Roberts, Beaudesert Park School, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Glos.
- Lone Pine(?) Ferndown(?) Hants. Oct.:8:1947 We arrived when it was just
getting dark so couldn't put up the tent that night - a good run down except
that one of the caps of the hub of one of the wheels came off & Daddy had to
take the car back and find it. Yesterday and the heath fire started up with
3 fire engines in action - it wasn't far away but the wind was blowing away
from us so all was well! Much love darling from us both, Mummy & Daddy
4) 16th June 1948 Postmark Traighl? to Mrs. Knatchbull, Glenkendy,
Firgrove Hill, Farnham, Surrey, England - Ardvarna June 16th. Dear Mrs.
Knatchbull, I had a good day yesterday despite stormy weather. Bus ride nice
but long. Brought home some zoo animals, we have made a zoo, gardens with
flicks evergreens & ?, quite effective. It is all laid out in the ward in
window seat! I hope you are well & having better weather than we are. It is
the wettest June I can remember. Katharine
5) 6th August 1948 Postmark Edinburgh to Mr. P. Torney, Lonsdale,
Loopland Park, Castlereagh, Belfast - Dear Percy, We are having a lovely
time and weather is perfect. Edinburgh is just lovely. Love Tom & Sophie
6) 21st November 1948 Postmark Ashford to Miss N. Knatchbull, Glenkendy,
Firgrove Hill, Farnham, Surrey - Charing, Sunday Nov. 21st. My Dearest
Bridget. I found this card & thought you would like it. I went over this
bridge in a train when I went to Scotland. I do hope Mummy is well & that
you are being a nice helpful girl. I do want a letter from you, one of your
own special sort, are you still stripping? Heaps of Kieese & Hugs, Nan
xoxoxo
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1) 2nd February 1949 Postmark Bournemouth, Poole to Master S. or L. Au?try,
Beaudesert Park, Minchinhampton, Glos. - It is wet(?) down here & ? ?
very sunny. People here actually bathed ? must here tell ? cold, (hard to
make out) ? ? arrived yesterday, we are going to the ice rink this afternoon
& wish you were here - all here ?
2) 3rd February 1949 Postmark Bournemouth, Poole to Master S. Austry(?),
Beaudesert Park, Minchinhampton, Glos. - Dear S. I am haveing a lovely time
hear and there are tame squirrels, wich come and sit on your arm and eat out
of your hand. lots of love from Mary
3) 8th March 1949? Postmark Eastbourne, Sussex to Nigel Hamlin(?) Beaudesert
Park, Minchinhampton, Glos. - I am here for a break to see Jean. She sends
her love to you. It is very cold, have you had much snow? Sandie(?)
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22nd March 1949 Postmark Farnham, Surrey to Michael Knatchbull, Beaudesert
Park, Minchinhampton, Glos., Nr. Stroud(?) - So sorry you have flu. I have
had it & am staying with your Mummy to get better. I hope you will be all
right soon. Does this remind you of our times at Frensham Pond or Road?! See
you at Easter. Love Joan
5) 19th April 1949 Postmark London to Michael Knatchbull, Glenkendy,
Firgrove Hill, Farnham, Surrey - 19.4.49 This is Tower Bridge open for a
ship to go through. I did enjoy my time with you all in spite of the -
wireless!! Hope you will have lovely hols & be all like little birds in a
nest! See you again sometime soon. Lots of love from Joan. Your flowers are
so sweet.
6) 7th May 1949 Postmark Torquay to Master Patrick David, Beaudesert Park,
Minchinhampton, Glos. - 7th May. We drove down here yesterday - a lovely run
& a very fine day today. We go on to ?combe on Tuesday, home again on
Friday. I hope you have already had some cricket & that you did well. Much
love to you from us both. ? ?
7) 8th May 1949 Postmark Cirencester, Glos. to Nicholas Spence, Beaudesert
Park, Minchinhampton, Nr. Stroud, Glos. - Darling Nichy, How are you getting
on at school? Did Mummy tell you that all the three rabbits made 8/-, which
is jolly good. How is Jumble getting on, have you played many games yet.
Cheerio, work hard! Love Zannah or Zarrah?
8) 8th May 1949 Postmark Cirencester, Glos. to James Spence, Beaudesert
Park, Minchinhampton, Nr. Stroud, Glos. - Darling Jumble(?) How do like
school? Have you played much cricket yet. Mac and Nick got 8/- for their
three rabbits. Has Mummy written to you yet? Yesterday I went to the
pictures and saw Bonnie Prince Charlie, it was simply lovely. Must close
now, much love, Zarrah Zannah
9) 12th May 1949 Postmark ? Harrogate to Timothy Taylor, Beaudesert Park,
Minchinhampton, Glos. - Thank you both for your letters. Write to me at ? as
I may be home by Sunday. Dear Love Mummie
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1) 12th May 1949 Postmark Harrogate, Yorkshire to Michael Taylor, Beaudesert
Park, Minchinhampton, Glos. - I'm so sorry I did not set a letter off to you
yesterday. ? & came up to stay with Uncle Henry(?) Dear Love Mummie
2) 21st May 1949 Postmark York to Michael Taylor, Beaudesert Park,
Minchinhampton, Glos. - ? going to stay with Mr. Barrett at Southport. Much
love Mummie
3) 21st May 1949 Postmark ? to Timothy Taylor, Beaudesert Park,
Minchinhampton, Glos. - Do you remember walking round the ? I am just off to
Southport for a few days. Much love Mummie
4) 25th May 1949 Southport to Timothy Taylor, Beaudesert Park,
Minchinhampton, Glos. - We have just been to the pictures, quite an ?! This
pen is working much better. I am ? ? attached to it. Much love Mummy
5) 25th May 1949 Postmark Southport to Michael Taylor, Beaudesert Park,
Minchinhampton, Glos. - I haven't written a letter to-day, so this will have
to do instead. I go home tomorrow. I think Nannie & May or Mary will meet
me, as Daddy has to go to D??? Much love Mummie
6) 19th June 1949 Postmark Co??wyn Bay, Denbighshire to Mrs. Eveleigh(?) The
? Beaudesert Park, Minchinhampton, W. Stroud(?), Glos. - We are all
packed up & ready for home again. Had two nights at R???? very good.
Excellent holiday. Very sorry it is over & must come down & ? with a bump
tomorrow morning. Harold in hospital with pneumonia so dont know if Doris(?)
will ? Mrs. B. ok now. much love ?
7) 28th June 1949 Postmark ? Eire to P. & M. Knatchbull, Glenkendy, Firgrove
Hill, Farnham, Surrey, England - Just kaaant make it - Longing to see you
all next week. Do hope the weather will be fine for bathing, tennis, golf. I
drove this Jeep to Dunloe(?) to two little lakes for trout fishing
yesterday, grand scenery, dont bring Boobi & Bunoo but bring Brigid if she
is good. Granpop
8) ?0 June 1949 Postmark ? Wilts to Miss Knatchbull, Glenkendy, Firgrove
Hill, Farnham, Surrey - Chilarlin(?) Sunday. Dearest Bridget, I spent the
day here yesterday. It was lovely. The last time I saw it I was a W.A.A.F.
no one was allowed on the beach then, yesterday there were thousands there.
Give my love to Mummy. Lots & Lots to Yourself. Nan
9) 8th July 1949 Postmark ???wkesbury, Glos. to Mick Spence, Beaudesert
Park, Minchinhampton, Glos. - We are on our way home from the show, we saw
Mac ? & had a lovely day with him(?) I hope to see Granda this afternoon.
Much love ????
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1) 14th July 1949 Postmark Weymouth, Dorset to Timothy Taylor, Beaudesert
Park School, Minchinhampton, Glos. - 14.7.49 Your would like it here, it is
lovely for bathing, the sea is lovely and blue. I hope we have this weather
at Scarborough, Love from Nannie
2) 18th July 1949 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Aylmer S. H. Torney, Esq., 6
Loopland Gardens, Belfast - 18.7.49 Just a few lines to say I am having a
good time here. I called at the Chess Club on Saturday, was in the Club, but
as room was not open I came away without seeing anyone. I was at Kingstown
yesterday. I was ? Park Church in morning and ? in Kingstown in Evening. It
was a very fine day, real good weather on Sunday. Best Wishes, will ? you ?
?, your affect. ? ?
3) 23rd July 1949 Postmark Eire to Master Michael Knatchbull, Glenkendy,
Firgrove Hill, Farnham, Surrey, England - Letter following ? ? ? mail & be
late for 26th. Happy Birthday Good Luck. Granny & Granpop
4) 28th July 1949 Postmark ? Eire to Masters P. & M. Knatchbull, Glenkendy,
Firgrove Hill, Farnham, Surrey, England - All cars & Tourists stop here &
ponies are provided & it ? this the Gap to river, then a boat this Rapids to
up Lake Killarney. We should make this trip when Daddy comes, and drive to
Maharees(?) in a coracle to lobster pots. Tennis & two bikes arranged. Lots
of tinned milk & marjorine & cabbage. Larry Boy is having a Tonic. Gran Pop
5) 20th August 1949 Postmark Newcastle, Co. Down to Miss D. Bell, 21 Giveen
Road, Knock, Belfast - Dear Miss Bell, I am having a lovely time, weather
here is lovely. Have been for a swim in this pool. Hope you enjoyed your
holiday. Love Betty
6) 29th August 1949 Postmark Folkestone, Kent to Miss B. Knatchbull,
Ardvarna, The Spa, Tralee, Kerry, Eire - Folkstone August 29th. Dear
Bridget, I do hope you are having a good holiday. I often think of you. I am
having one weeks holiday in ? & have been here for the day. Please give my
love to everyone. Lots of hugs to you. Nan
7) 11th September 1949 Postmark Farnham, Surrey to Miss Bridget Knatchbull,
Ardvarna, The Spa, Tralee, Co. Kerry, EIRE - Dear B. I do so hope you are
having a lovely time in the garden with two boys and games on the beach. Al
& I are both so looking forward to seeing you all on Sat., also Barney &
Ginger. Look after Mummy on the journey & see she doesn't get too tired.
Love to Mum & Boys and yourself. Daddy
8) 11th September 1949 Postmark Farnham, Surrey to Master M. Knatchbull,
Ardvarna, The Spa, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Eire, Ireland - Dear M. I am sending
you a view because you told me you would like views. My love to all and
yourself. Al(?)
9) 18th October 1949 Postmark Traig? Eire to Master M. Knatchbull,
Beaudesert Park, Minchinhampton, N. Stroud, Glos. England - Look for the dot
I've marked on this ? years ago I lived in a house near the dot above, its
so steep that you just need a jeep, you just can't make it except in a jeep.
Granny & Mummy & me stayed below by the Lee(?) & now we are home near Nr.
Tralee by the sea. Granny & Mummy & Me. Gran Pop. How I enjoy your weekly
letters, Granny & me.
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1) 9th June 1950 Postmark Traigh?? Eire to M. Wyndham(?) Knatchbull, A2
House, Marlborough College, Wilts., England - "Just can't make it" Drive
round the Ring(?) Waterville, Kenmore, Killarney, Grand weather for
motoring. GranPop
2) 29th June 1950 Postmark Belfast to Master M. Knatchbull, A.2 House, The
College, Marlborough, Wilts. England - Belmont Road. June 29th. Am off on tonights ? Have had wonderful times. Went on Coach to Mourne Mts. & Daddy
took us to Giant's Causeway. Hope you are both well. Cheerio Nan
3) 30th June 1950 Postmark London to Miss B. Knatchbull, 230 Belmont Road,
Belfast, N. Ireland - Cumberland, Marble Arch, Friday 1 p.m. Dear Bridget,
Am just having my lunch here. The sea was a little bit rough, just enough to
make the boat roll a little, but I did not feel too bad. I think the "tonic"
& tablets helped. Good bye for now. Heap of Love Nan
4) 20th July 1950 Postmark Ramsgate, Kent to Mrs. Knatchbull, 220 Belmont
Road, Belmont, Belfast, N. Ireland - Perhaps this will bring back happy
memories of your teenage days. We come here each day as the bathing is much
better. Weather has been good, hope you are all well, will be home again on
Wednesday, love to Bridget & self. Bunny Peddie
5) 7th August 1950 Postmark Tobar??? to Master Michael Knatchbull, Ardvarna,
The Spa, Tralee, Co. Kerry - Limerick 6.8.50 Here is another card to help
your collection. I spent 2 hours yesterday watching planes coming in from
New York & taking off for it. Love Kathleen
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1) 29th January 1951 Postmark Beaconsfield, Bucks to D. A. K. Cooper, C1
House, The College, Marlborough, Wilts - We went and saw all over Windsor
Castle yesterday pm. It was super. There were lots of guards in bearskins
marching up & down & stamping there feet etc. We also went and had a look at
Eton. There were masses of boys rushing round in the tails(?) looking so
silly. I am no longer the only Scot at Seer(?) Green now, there is a girl
from Troon here this term. Love Jean
2) 10th May 1951 Postmark ????bury, Wilts. to Michael Knatchbull, House No.
3 The College, Marlborough, Wilts. - Coolavin, Wed. I went to S'hampton
yesterday & over the "Campound(?)" It was a good ? & wonderfully fitted up.
I apologise for not writing to thank you for the fine evening I had at
Marlborough. I enjoyed it immensely. Nan
3) 7th July 1951 Postmark Carraig Airt to Miss Daphne Bell, 21 Green Road,
Knock, Belfast - Many thanks for the lovely flowers you sent me! It is many
moons since I got a bunch! Ruth is enjoying her holiday here very much
under, freed from crochets & semi breves & loving a life of ease & laziness.
S. Frackelton
4) 14th August 1951 Postmark Isle of Man to Miss D. Bell, 21 Green Road,
Knock, Belfast, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Miss Bell, Hope you are well.
There are two pianos in the hotel. Went to Derby Castle and a famous couple
played on piano & violin. It was lovely. Love Ruth
5) 9th August 1951 Postmark Dumbartonshire to Miss D. M. Bell, 33 Green
Road, Knock, Belfast, N.I. - Wed. I am hostelling in Scotland & have arrived
at Loch Lomond Hostel which is an old Castle & really lovely. Weather good
so far. Please excuse pencil. Lorna
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1) 13/6/52 Postmark Kidd? to Aylmer S. H. Torney, Esq., 88 Church Road,
Holywood, Co. Down, N. Ireland - The Church at Kidderminster goes back to
1240. I was in Worcester on last Saturday. Just a card to say I am having
gorgeous weather here, but it is not good at Test Match. I will I hope be
back in Belfast on Wednesday morning, so take in, or ask Mrs. McBride to get
milk on Tuesday morning for me I will have some when I get home, she could
leave it for me outside house on Tuesday. Very hot here, I was in at
Birmingham on Tuesday. Hoping all are well. P. A. H. P.(?)
2) 4th July 1952 to Miss Bell, 21 Green Road, Knock, Belfast - Bayhead
House, Portballintrae - Dear Miss Bell, I hope you are very well. The
weather has been lovely here and I have had 2 bathes. Everyone at home was
pleased with my music exam results and so was I. Love Joan Carmody
3) 17th July 1952 Postmark London to Miss B. Knatchbull, Carraigfoyle, 230
Belmont Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Dear B. Must run for train, love Al
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17th July 1952 Postmark London to Miss B. Knatchbull, Carraigfoyle, 230
Belmont Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - My love to you dear and thank you for
present. Al.
5) 24th July 1952 Postmark Dun Laoghaire to Mrs. Bell, 21 Green Road, Knock,
Belfast - We are having a lovely holiday here & thank you again for your
help over a hotel. We have a front room & are most comfortable & overfed!
Shall put on weight! We've been to Glendalough, Bray, Dublin twice & up
Howth Hill & ? so lucky over the weather. I hope you will all have a grand
holiday too, Much love. Nan & Bert
6) 1st August 1952 Postmark Horsham, Sussex to Miss B. Knatchbull, Carraigfoyle, 230 Belmont Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Dear B. I have sent
you another Post Card towards your collection. My love to you all. From Al.
7) 23rd December 1952 Postmark Belfast to Miss B. Knatchbull, Carrigfoyle,
Belmont Road, Belfast - I'm sending you this card as part of the Children's
International P.C. game. Love from Karen Catchpole
8) 1952 Postmark Glasgow to Mrs. Knatchbull, 230 Belmont Road, Belfast, N.
Ireland - Having a most enjoyable time. Weather very good until last few
days, enjoyed our stay in Rathhenry so much. Hope you are feeling better,
love to all. Bunny
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1) 21st January 1953 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Miss Bridget
Knatchbull, Hillcourt, Glenageary, Co. Dublin - Dear Bridget, I hope you are
having a lovely time. Mum and I are in Dublin on our way home with Barney.
We feel very quiet without you. We shall be very pleased to hear all your
news. I am sure you will love all the games and enjoy your lessons. Hope you
are enjoying "Pigeon Post" when you get time to read. Much love Daddy
2) 10th April 1953 Postmark Brighton & Hove, Sussex to Miss B. Knatchbull, Carraigfoyle, 230 Belmont Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Dear Bridget, I do
hope you will have a nice holiday. I can tell you it is very cold down here
by the Sea. Love Al. Thank you for your letter.
3) 30th June 1953
Postmark Belfast to Miss Bridget Knatchbull, Hill Court, Glenageary, Co.
Dublin - Peel, Isle of Man, June 28th. Dear Bridget, I am so sorry that I
cannot remember your school address. I am having another lovely holiday here
with my cousin. The weather has been fine this time. It is a lovely island &
there is so much to see. I do hope all is well with you. Please write to me
sometime. Heap of Love. Nan
4) 30th July 1953 Postmark Brixham, Devon to Miss B. Knatchbull, Carraigfoyle, Belmont Road, Belfast, N.I. - Dear Bridget, We anchored in the
left hand side of the photo. Leaving for Yarmouth in a few minutes. Love P.
5) 30th July 1953 Postmarks London & Brixton to Miss B. Knatchbull, Carraigfoyle, Belmont Road, Belfast, N.I. - Dear Bridget, Here is another
Photo. We went fishing here yesterday. Love P.
6) 12th September 1954 Postmark Freshwater, Isle of Wight to M. W.
Knatchbull, Esq., Carraigfoyle, Belmont Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Compton
Bay, Saturday. Weather greatly improved down here with a fair amount of
sunshine. But it is terrible windy at the moment, and high seas are running.
We have been playing cricket at the beach regularly, and the hotel provides
the table tennis, billiards, and darts in the evening (as well as T.V.). I
have been expecting to come across a few Marlburians on this pleasant isle,
but, though we were round the island on Wednesday, we met none save one.
Maybe it was the hand of fate, divine will, or just a plain coincidence. I
shall never know, but I leave you to guess who. I hope you got my letter.
Write as soon as possible, it will be forwarded if you send it home. Hope
everything is O.K. with you. Antony
7) 5th September 1955 Postmark Cillairne to The Staff, A. Guinness ? ? ?
Ltd. 100 Grosvenor Road, Belfast, N.I. - Up to now it has been too
disgustingly warm for my work. However the holiday has taken a better turn
with a fair amount of rain today. We are still hoping for a ? or two ? will
be ? R. P. S. here no matter how ? Best wishes to all. E???
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1) 14th July 1956 Postmark Carlisle, Cumberland to M. W. Knatchbull,
Esq., 4(in pencil) Belmont Drive, Belmont, Belfast, N. Ireland - Blackhall
Wood, Nr. Carlisle, Cumberland. Having a grand time, although its very hard
work! The journey over was quite choppy and cool but so far we have had
lovely weather and the country looks wonderful. We are going to the Pakes(?)
on Wed. and a cocktail party the same week so things are fairly bussing.
They have 40 pigs and a 100 or so hens, as well as the market garden to look
after. Hope you are having good fun with the caravan. Love Mary
2) 18th July 1956 Postmark Stourbridge, Worcs. to M. W. Knatchbull, Esq., 5
Belmont Drive, Belfast, N. Ireland - The Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire.
Monday. Dear Michael, Up here for ten days at the S.C.M. Study conference
enjoying myself immensely. Thank you for your letter. I will meet you at
Lord's when you arrive with Tom from Reigate, always presuming that I can
make it anyway. I have managed to persuade Dave Jager to come, so I expect
to travel down with him. Did you see in the Sunday papers that Wilede(?)
made 100 on Saturday in the current match? Antony
3) 15th August 1956 Postmark Cathair Na Mar? to Mrs. Knatchbull,
Carraigfoyle, Belmont Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland - Rungort(?) Achill
House(?) Just to say we hope you are beginning to feel settled in your new
abode. It must have been a big business moving in & we wish you had come to
us for a meal or two, but perhaps this wouldn't have helped much. We came
here on the 1st & are having a wonderful time in glorious weather. Hope
you'll be able to get a holiday taken on. Best wishes from us all. H. & C.
Sherrard
4) 7th May 1968(?) Postmark ??edition, Devon to Mrs. May Willey, 8
Legann Street, Crumlin Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Hello May, Having a nice
time here. Weather quite good. Love G. Gowdy
5) 30th September 1969 Postmark Woking, Surrey to Miss Fiona Knatchbull, Grianan View, Steelstown Road, Shantallow, Londonderry, N. Ireland - Darling
Fiona, I am so sorry I did not answer you when you were so kind sending us a
card on your holiday. We are very glad to hear that you have got another dog
called "Punchio" I am sure he is sweet & hope he is good & not eating up all
the toys! We will take you all to see Peter Pan statue in London one day &
perhaps the Peter Pan play. Lots of love to you all. from Granny & Grandad
xxoo for you xxoo for Billy xxoo for Lucy
6) 9th July 1970 Postmark Bergen to Miss Fiona Knatchbull, c/o The Kinnairds,
3 Ballymenoch Park, Holywood, Co. Down, N. Ireland - 8p.m. 7th July We are
steaming along on this boat taking us to Norway. It is hardly rocking at
all. Our cabin is lovely and everything is very clean. There seem to be lots
of Americans on board, we haven't met any Irish yet. To-morrow we stay in
Bergen for two nights and then go on another boat to take us to Tromso. I
wonder will you be going to London or not. If you don't want to go Fi don't
bother about it. Lots of love from Mummy xoxo daddy too.
7) 15th July 1970 Postmark Tromso to Miss Fiona Knatchbull, c/o 3
Ballymenoch Park, Holywood, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Wednesday. This is the
boat we came up in to Tromso. We arrived at 5 o'clock in the morning and
Kiki knocked on our cabin door. She had been sitting up waiting in her hotel
all night. She is just the same and I have told her a lot about you. To-day
we are going to the whaling factory to see the whales being cut up. Kiki
says the smell is terrible. Hope you are having great fun with the Kinnairds.
Love to everyone. Mummy & Daddy xxoo
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1) 2nd June 19?? Postmark Broadstairs, Kent to Master George Copper,
Beaudesert Park, Minchinhampton, Glos. - Happy Birthday George, I'm having a
lovely holiday. Love from Nannie
2) Feb. 16 (year or day?) to Mrs. Croly, Coolavin, Frensham Vale, Farnham,
Surrey - I hope you are very well. I am getting up tomorrow. Thank you very
much for the cards. I got a nice book from dad called "Lots of Crump" love
Patrick
3) 2nd September Postmark Southend-on-Sea to Miss East, Dunolly, Lower Green
Road, Rusthall - Dear Auntie, I arrived here on Monday, and the lights are
very beautiful. The Town is very big & is very much like London. When the
tide goes out it is all mud but when the tide comes up it is lovely. We have
been to the Rursaal(?) and we enjoyed it very much, we have had very fine
weather. Love from Bo
4) My Dear Eileen, I hope this Xmas greeting is not too belated but we have
been slaving and office and my "recreation" time seems to have been crowded
out with having meetings at which I have to attend as Secretary, President
or some peculiar capacity which I should never have been talked in to
occupying! The Fish Market card may take your fancy as it certainly is
characteristic of our rather colourful Town. Constantine Valley is a
beautiful district famous for vineyards. The lovely evening bag, black with
gold embroidery, has been enjoying itself immensely of late. I told you I
bought it with your 21st birthday gift. Hoping Xmas will bring you every joy
and the New Year the best of luck. Your loving Maureen
5) 26th November 194? Postmark ? to Miss Fowler, c/o Mrs. Knatchbull, Glenkendy, Fir Grove Hill, Farnham, Surrey - No letter for nearly six weeks.
Much worried, what wrong? Please write by return. N. F. or M. F.
6) Postmark Dublin to Miss Fiona Knatchbull, Finian View, Steelstown Road,
Londonderry, N. Ireland - Hello Fiona, I hope you had a very good time
during your holidays. Can you swim well now? See you soon. Hello Fiona. Bye
Evelyne
7) 22nd ? 19?0 Postmark Farnham, Surrey to M. Knatchbull, House 2a
Marlborough College, Wilts. - Many thanks for P.C. We'd love to have you up
to lunch on Monday 31st. It'll be grand to see you both again, but we'll
have to rush out soon after lunch to take C. & a ? out to ? picnic part!!
Jolly good about the sports, keep up the good work! Forgive this P.C. but
haven't got a plain one! Best love from us both. V.(?)
8) 194? Postmark Glos. to Master M. Knatchbull, Beaudesert Park,
Minchinhampton, Glos. - Thank you very much for your letter. I am glad you
like being at school. Bridget was very pleased ? ? letter. Lots of love ?
9) no date or postmark to Miss Fiona Knatchbull, Grainan View, Shantallow,
Londonderry, Northern Ireland, Gt. ? - Have arrived safely, weather cool,
but dry! Very many thanks for being such a super bridesmaid. Love to all,
see you when we get back. Roy or Rory & Jane
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1) 8th July Postmark Argyle to Miss Fiona Knatchbull, c/o The Kinnairds,
3 Ballymenoch Park, Holywood, Co. Down, N. Ireland - We are still having
great fun. Granny was telling me you have been going to School with the
Kinnairds. We will be seeing you soon. Lots of love from Mummy & Daddy
2) to Miss Fiona Knatchbull, Grianan, Shantallow, L'Derry, N. Ireland - We
are having a nice holiday. See you soon at school. Love from Catherine B-P
3) Wishing you a very happy St. Patrick's Day. With love from May
4) With love from John To May from John
5) Best Wishes for St. Patrick's Day To my dear Husband With love from
May
6) To My Darling Wife May From Your Loving Husband John xxxx
7) Nov. 11
Dear Mummy, I hope you are very well. How is bigitd. I am sending
8) Miss
Allie Torney, Gurteen, Woodcot Avenue, Bloomfield, Belfast - Thank you so
much for your nice letter. I was very glad to get it, so glad you had a nice
time at Hollywood. Lots of love from Auntie Telia(?)
9) Dear Annie, This is a pretty place alround here. Having a nice rest after
the City. Weather is very warm. How are you, I hope quite well, write soon.
With love from V. Robt.
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1) Miss Olive Torney 'Lonsdale' Loopland Gardens, Creggagh, Belfast -
With love & best wishes for Easter from Auntie Telia. Thanks for your nice
letter. You might find an egg at Holywood.
2) ? Aylmer Torney, Lonsdale, Creagagh, Belfast - With love & best
wishes. Auntie Lelia or Telia
page two - picture postcards and The
British Legion Annual 1939 and a few letters
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