A dignified company near Bradford, England

This postcard was made by Walter Scott of Bradford, West Yorkshire.  I count 33 men and 27 women in the group, with a range of ages.  Two men are wearing clerical collars.  Potted plants can be seen in the building.  People are looking out through the bay windows on either side of the central window. ... Continue Reading →

Tennis and tea in Hampshire, England

Since the U.S. Open tennis championship is ending this weekend, here's a CDV from the relatively early days of the sport.  The family isn't identified, but the photo was taken by Samuel Whitbread of Havant, Hampshire.

Bolton East Junction, 1903

This snapshot was taken in the town of Bolton in the north of England.  The back has the following note: "Remodelling Bolton East Junction, Sun. Mar. 22/03 11:15 am."  The month is hard to read, but March 22, 1903, was a Sunday, as were Feb. 22 and Nov. 22. Only one man is looking in... Continue Reading →

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