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A view from the the Western Promenade Road, showing a few horse-drawn carts on the road. The view is looking towards the Mounts Bay Hotel and Newlyn in the distance.
No message on the back. Postcard assumed to date from 1898-1902 because it is old…

A postcard sent by W Henry to Lottie Phillips

On the back is written:
Dear Lottie
I am writing you this PC hoping you are getting on alright also baby, glad to tell you we are getting on alright
with love from W. Henry

Postcard depicting a sailing boat, a poem and hands across the sea, addressed to Mrs ?GR? Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. Date stamped Penzance 11.45AM AU31 11.
It reads as follows:

Dear Mother
hope you are enjoying your selves alright
we…

Postcard of Miss Dora Barton, an actress, addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. The image has been hand tinted and the handwriting is smudged. It is post-stamped Penzance 1015AM MR4 11

It reads as follows:

Dear Lottie
In…

A Christmas postcard featuring two cats playing musical instruments, addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. It is postmarked Dec 18 11.

The message reads as follows:
My dear Lot
just a few lines to let you know that we are home…

Postcard, with a Happy New Year message addressed to Mrs Fred Richards at Pontylottyn, South Wales. It is stamped Penzance 4.15PM Dec 30 II and reads as follows"

Dear Brother Sister
sending you this PC wishing you a happy new year
hope you are…

Postcard of a man being run over by a car with the caption "I hope to run across you soon"
It is date stamped Penzance 9.45AM MR17 13.
It is addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It reads as follows:

"My dear Lot, Fred +…

Postcard of Barbara Allen, a traditional folk song, addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. Date stamped Penzance 7.30PM MR 23 13

It reads as follows:

My dear Lot and Fred
just a PC to let you now (sic) that we are quite…

Postcard of hands shaking across a railway bridge, pansies and "A Message from the Homeland" addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It is date stamped Penzance 9.45 AM NO 27 11.
It reads as follows:
Dear Brother and Sis
just a…

Postcard depicting a bird with a letter in its beak, hands across the sea and a steamer ship. It is date stamped Penzance 7.30PM AU 29 11.
It is addressed to Mrs F Richards,Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It reads as follows:
Dear Auntie & Lot
In…

New Year postcard depicting two robins, one holding a card with January 1 in its beak. It is addressed to Mrs F Richards (Lottie) Pontlytton, South Wales.
It is postmarked PENZANCE and date stamped 19DEC11.
It reads as follows:
"Kerris Vean
Dear…

Postcard of Lamorna Cove, addressed to Mrs F Richards (Lottie) Pontlottyn, South Wales.
Date stamped Penzance 7.30PM AP28 11

It reads as follows:
"Tredavoe
Dear Lottie
Sorry not to have answered your P.C. before, glad to know you were well. I…

Postcard entitled "By Summer Seas, Portcurnow, Cornwall", addressed to Mrs F Richards (Lottie) Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It is date-stamped Penzance MR 8 11.

It reads as follows:
" Tuesday night 9.10 o'clock
Dear Lot and Fred
Hope you are well…

Postcard of Logan Rocks and Logan Stone, addressed to Mrs F Richards, Pontylottyn, South Wales.
Postmarked Penzance NO16 12.

It reads as follows:
"Nov 16th 1912
Dear Lottie
In answer to your PC which I was so glad to receive I must tell you I…

Postcard of a young angel driving a car with the caption "Loving Wishes Sent by car From afar"
It is addressed to Mrs B Drew, Buryas Bridge and date stamped ?Hampton 2.30PM APL 13 09A.

It reads as follows:
"Dear Sister
I will send on soon but I…

Black and White postcard with an image of Trereiffe Avenue, Penzance, addressed to Mr Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. It is post marked PENZANCE and date stamped 7.30PM AU 14 12.

It reads as follows:
"My dear Fred
sending you this…

Postcard showing good luck charms and a poem addressed to Mr F Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. It is postmarked PENZANCE and date stamped 5.30PM NO 15 11.
It reads as follows:
" Dear Fred and Lottie
Just a post card to let you know we are quite…

Postcard of a Christmas Wreath addressed to Miss Lottie Phillips, Chynhall Moor. It is postmarked ST JUST and date-stamped DE23 03?
Message is written upside down on the left hand side of the postcard.
It reads as follows:
" Dear Lottie I sent…

Postcard of embracing couple, addressed to Miss L Phillips, Chyenal, Buryas Bridge. Post marked Sennen MR11 08?

It reads as follows:
"Dear Lottie
Just a PC from you (sic)
I will bring home a few more.
Mother is very ill in bed just like she…