photographic postcard "The River Wey, Weybridge"
photographic postcard "The River Wey, Weybridge"
photographic postcard "The River Wey, Weybridge"
Coloured photographic postcard showing a barge being pulled by a young man on the left hand side. The barge’s cargo is covered with tarpaulins and a bargeman stands on the side of the vessel.The barge appears to have just passed under a bridge. On the right hand bank is a house and a red roofed warehouse with barrels in front. There are people working on that side of the river. The words “THE RIVER WEY, WEYBRIDGE” appears on the bottom left hand side. The card is addressed to Mrs E Pittam, High Street, Castlethorpe, Stony Stratford, Bucks. The message reads ” Firside [?] Avenue Walton on Thames. Dear Sister just a P.C. to thank you for Parcel and P.C. received safe both on boxing morning. also a letter from Mother. I must wish you all a very happy New Year from your ever loving sister Ursie”. The postcard is franked Walton on Thames and dated 8.0PM DE 31 07.
Extent
1 postcard
Place
Walton on Thames, Surrey
Reference number
FWW/006/213
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