Silks

Welcome to this collection of First World War silk postcards.

These embroidered souvenir postcards were often sent as keepsakes during the war, carrying messages of love, remembrance, duty, and hope.

I have done my best to transcribe the written messages on the cards where possible. Scroll down to view them!

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To Son From Father

31/10/1915

On Active Service. Dear Son, Another nice P.C. for you. I'm quite well hope your teeth are not troubling you yet and you keep well this winter. From your loving Father

Part of set: None

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To Mother From Harry

Postcard includes a real photograph

11/11/1915

Thursday morning 11/11/1915. My Dearest Mother, Just a hurried line to say that I hope this post card will find you well as I am quite well. I am so sorry not to have been able to have written you a letter. I was on guard last night. I must take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Birthday. Hoping you will have a jolly time. Have a Sovereign (3/) & get yourself a present from me. Sorry I can't be there, I may be next year. Fondest love & kisses to you all from Ever Your Loving Son Harry xxxxxxx I will send ...

Part of set: None

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To Son From Father William

William Harwood served with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment which was mobilised on 04/08/1914 at Barrow in Furness. They landed in France at Boulogne on 03/05/1915 and joined 154th Infantry Brigade, 51st Infantry Division.

By 17/12/1915 William had been promoted from Private to Lance Corporal. After the war, he was placed in the Class Z Army Reserve on 03/03/1919 and returned to England the following month.

17/12/1915

On Active Service. Dear Son, Just another card for your collection. I am quite well hope you are, should I buy a drum for you at Xmas or a horse. Take care of Mother. Your Soldier Dad. L/c W m Harwood (16889) K.O.R.L. Postal Address: Master Wm Harwood, 33, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, England

Part of set: None

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To Bessie From Eddie

16/02/1916

16th Feb 1916. Dear Bessie, I am sending you a card I hope you will like it. I was pleased to have your little letter. Tell Clifford to write me a letter and I will send him a card. With love from your brother Eddie xxxxxxxxxx. Let me know if you receive it. Postal Address: Miss B. Jenkins, 27 North Rd, Ogmore Vale, Nr Bridgend, S. Wales

Part of set: None

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To Jessie From Jack

Postcard includes a real photograph

22/04/1916

My Dear Jessie, Please put your photo in here if you have one suitable. Love Jack

Part of set: None

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26/08/1917

To my dear wife Dinah. With best love from Fred xxx

Part of set: To Family From Fred Powell

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To Wife From Norman 2

08/10/1917

My Dear Wife, just a card to greet you dear & I am longing for the time when we shall be greeting each other for it is the time coming when everybody should be together & not hundreds of miles apart but keep on hoping for the best love. Ever your loving Husband Norman xxxxxxxx.

Part of set: To Family From Norman

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