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A postcard from Fred Phillips' war album, assembled from postcards and photos he collected during his service in Palestine and Egypt during WW1.

"There is a station that I pass through every week. and it is a very nice place indeed.
Right out of…

Christmas postcard of a snow scene.
It is addressed to Mrs R Richards, Tolcarne Place, Newlyn. written in pencil and undated.
It reads as follows:
"Dear Mother & all
just a PC to say we got back fine & had been grand & slept at ?Gerties? last…

Pencil heading not clear

Postcard addressed to Mr Glyn Richards, Pontglottyn, South Wales. The image is a colour-tinted black and white photograph of Carn Brea Monument, Redruth. It is postmarked TR 5PM 14 AP 18.
It reads as follows:

"my Dear Little glyn
i hope you ar…

Name in pencil looks like 'Tirench'

Butcher, 12 Belle View Terrace

The Mayor and a large group of dignitaries and men in uniform are standing on the steps of St John's Hall

Postcard of a black and white photograph of Sennen Cove.
It addressed to Mr W Phillips, Chynhall. It is post-marked Sennen and date stamped SP 1 06.

It reads as follows:
"Myrtle Villa, Sennen S.G.
Dear W/-
I am very sorry I did not see you…

On the same page as Jacob Corin (and son?) Looks more likely to have been a daughter of Jacob than a wife of the son.
On the same page as John and Harvey James

Medical doctor. 20 Chapel Street

A postcard decorated with yellow and white daisies and a poem entitled "With Love From Home".
It was sent to Mrs Fred Richards (Lottie), Pontlottyn, South Wales. Is post-marked Newlyn and dated 11 AUG 16.
It reads as follows:

"My dear Lottie and…

Activity on farm, several portraits. Lorry , Pratt of Hayle.