The Mumford Collection of postcards
The Mumford Collection of postcards
A large collection of postcards from various members of the Pittam family dating from the first two decades of the Twentieth century. Some predate the First World War and concern domestic arrangements and conversations. Many are from the first World War including a good selection of embroidered postcards from France and Belgium illustrating various sentiments from and to loved ones serving overseas. Some illustrated actual events in the First World War.
Creator
Various family members
Extent
213 postcards; 5 inserts for postcards; 1 bookmark; 1 envelope; 1 certificate; 1 handkerchief; 2 notes; 2 pamphlets; 4 photographs and 2 letters
Place
England, France, Belgium, Egypt
Reference number
FWW/006
Records in this Group
Coloured photographic postcard of rocks in a small gully. The words “The Rocks at New Quay” are in the bottom left hand corner. The card is addressed to Mrs E Pittam, Castlethorpe, Stony Stratford. The message reads “St Margarets Dear Sis very sorry I cant get that done for you. I went to Southsea last ...
Back and white photographic postcard of a view across a lake in Abington Park, Northampton. There is a group of four children on the farside of the lake and beyond some iron railings is a small church and a large house. There are trees at the lakes edge and in the distance. The card ...
Coloured photographic postcard of the front of Northampton General Hospital. Image shows two adult and two children in front of ironing railings. The words “Northampton General Hospital” are in the top left hand corner. Behind these are some young trees and the façade of the hospital. The card is addressed to Mrs Pittam Near ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing a road with rural buildings either side. Some are thatched. A man in a waistcoat and a magnificent moustache stands on the right hand side of the road. Next to him is a lad holding a bicycle. There are two younger lads and three girls. A pub sign is on ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing a lane leading to a large stone gate with closed metal gate in central arch. There are two smaller arches also with gates. On the left handside of the lane is a small brick wall with trees behind. The card is labelled Park Entrance, Overstone” at the bottom. The reverse ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing a large classical style building with central clock tower. The building has a columned portico and imposing front steps. There are people walking in the open space in front of the building but no vehicles. The card is labelled “TOWN HALL, PORTSMOUTH”. The reverse of the card reads “Dear Nance Thanks ...
Coloured photographic postcard with four equal panels showing river views at Richmond Surrey. The right hand panels are labelled “The River from Richmond” and “Boat House Richmond” and both left hand panels are labelled “View at Richmond”. A central scroll says “GRETINGS from RICHMOND” in yellow lettering on a black background. The card is addressed ...
Black and white photographic postcard of a river scene. There is a young man on the nearside bank looking to camera. There are shrubs between him and the river. A small sailboat travels on the river steered by one occupant. A larger sailboat with its sails furled is moored on the far bank. There is ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing a street of shops. There are people walking on the right hand pavement under the shop awnings. A lad with a bicycle looks to camera. There are several horse drawn vehicles. The card is labelled George Street Richmond Surrey in the bottom left hand corner. The card is addressed to Mrs. ...
Coloured illustrated postcard of some ecclesiastical ruins in woodland. The image is labelled “Roche Abbey” in the bottom right hand corner. The card is addressed to Mrs E Pittam Castlethorpe Stony Stratford Bucks. The message reads “Dear Annie Just a card to wish you many happy returns of the day. fancy Ursie coming to see ...
Coloured illustrated postcard showing a view of Salisbury Cathedral across a river. The words “Salisbury Cathedral” are in the top left hand corner. A coat of arms is in the right. The card is addressed to Miss Mumford 10 Chislehurst Rd, Richmond Surrey. The message reads “A bonnie wee lass arrived hear at 6 30am ...
Coloured photographic postcard of a lock on the river Thames. There is a building on the right bank and a lockkeepers’ cottage behind trees. “Sonning Lock” is written in the top left hand corner. The card is addressed to Mrs E Pittam High Street Castlethorpe Stony Stratford Bucks. The message reads “Your two P.P.C ...
Bordered photographic postcard showing black and white image of a view down onto a scene near water. There are people facing what appears to be a bandstand in a formal garden. Boats are moored on the sea. The phrase “SOUTHEND ON SEA, HAPPY VALLEY” is written in the bottom left hand corner. ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing a busy street. There are tall buildings above shops on the left hand side with horses and carts at the kerbside. Trams run through the middle of the street . Trees are shown on the right hand side. The words “LORD ST SOUTHPORT” are written in white on the bottom right ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing two women outside a whitewashed thatched (fisherman’s?) cottage. One lady holds a bucket and the other is examining something she is holding. A fishing net dries against a wall on which hangs sieves and baskets. The words “A VIEW OF OLD SOUTHPORT” are written in the bottom right corner. ...
Coloured illustrated postcard showing people walking along a road and pavement towards a group of buildings in the distance. The road bisects two large open green coloured areas. There is a tram in the road. The words “THE COMMON, SOUTHSEA” are written at the top of the postcard. The message on the reverse reads “right ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing a river scene. The river is bordered by grass and trees. There is a path on the right hand side. A boat is moored on the nearside. Across the river is a church with a pointed steeple. The words “St Peters from the River, Staines” is written on the bottom right. ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing a large pink building with blue grey roof. The building is viewed behind a row of trees and a long hedge. Open land is in front. The words “Walton on Thames Convalescent Home” are written in red on the bottom left of the card. The card is addressed to Mrs ...
Black and white bordered photographic postcard showing back of large church. Back wall covered in ivy. There are trees and a hedge in the foreground. At the bottom is the text “St Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common”. The card is addressed to Mrs Pittam Castlethorpe Stony Stratford Bucks The message reads “Dear Nance. Me & ...
Black and white photographic postcard showing a street with a row of Victorian houses on the left hand side. The street is lined with trees. A long wall, with gates at intervals, is on the right hand side. Some people are walking away from the camera on the left hand side. Although the card ...
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 ...
Coloured photographic postcard showing a view across fields of Lake Windermere in Cumbria. It appears to be sunset. Four cattle graze in the foreground. A red roofed house sits on the edge of the lake. The words “Windermere from Low Wood” are written in the bottom left hand corner. The card is addressed to ...
Black and white photographic postcard showing Windsor Castle from the River Thames. “WINDSOR CASTLE AND RIVER THAMES” is written in the top left hand corner. The card is addressed to Mrs E Pittam Castlethorpe Bucks’ The message reads “Dear Sister and Ted just a few lines to answer the PC received quite (jolly?) ...
Black and White photographic postcard showing an image within a box of a church altar and rood screen. Behind these is a stained glass window. On the right hand side of the card is written “HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, WINDSOR SCREEN AND ALTAR RAILS (Household Cavalry Memorial 1914-1918)”. The reverse of the card is blank.
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