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Photograph postcard from 'Father', postmark Edinburgh, to Miss Winifred Curry, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, with family news, postmark 19 August 1913 Photograph of a small boy dressed in Scottish clothing standing on a mound of sand, entitled: The Cock of the North

Photograph postcard from 'Harry' [Hutchinson], postmark Conway, Caernarvonshire, to his mother, Mrs. Hutchinson, c/o Mrs. Adamson, 12 Back Street, Cullercoats, Northumberland, informing her that he is staying at Conway although 'nearly all our lads had returned to Durham barracks', postmark 4 August 1914 Photograph of a Royal Artilleryman holding two horses

Picture postcard from 'Harry' [Hutchinson], postmark Gateshead, to his mother, Mrs. T. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her that he hopes to get weekend leave, postmark 25 September 1914 Illustration with greetings from Ravensworth Camp from the Royal Field Artillery, and Union Jack

Photograph postcard from 'Cousin Ciss', postmark Sunderland, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her that the buttons could not be found and hoping that Aunt Ciss is better, postmark 8 October 1914 Illustration of the Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Picture postcard from Nancy and Winnie Curry, postmark Jarrow, to Mrs. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, with Christmas greetings, postmark 24 December 1914 Illustration of a nativity scene

Picture postcard from [Elizabeth] H[utchinson], postmark Hetton-le-Hole, to 16056 Private Jack Hutchinson, 2 Company, 3rd West Riding Regiment, Preston Camp, North Shields, Northumberland, looking forward to his visit and noting that a box has been sent to Harry, postmark 14 June 1915 Comic illustration referring to sentry duty in the Territorial Force

Photograph postcard from 'Jack' [Hutchinson], postmark North Shields, Northumberland, to Miss Elizabeth Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, reminding her to send money and a parcel, postmark 11 July 1915 Photograph of Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, showing H.M.S. Victory and H.M.S. Australia

Photograph postcard from Martha Adamson, postmark Whitley Bay, Northumberland, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, telling her that there are 'lots of soldiers' in the area, postmark 23 July 1915 Photograph of a lifeboat ready for launching at Cullercoats, Northumberland,

Photograph postcard from 'Tom' [Hutchinson], postmark Fisterton, Nottinghamshire, to his mother, Mrs. T. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, commenting on the photograph of the pontoon bridge, postmark 28 July 1915 Photograph of a pontoon bridge constructed at Fisterton Camp, Nottinghamshire

Photograph postcard from 'Elsie', postmark Darlington, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her of the time that the former will arrive at Fencehouses, postmark, 25 August 1915 Collage of views of Saltburn, Yorkshire

Photograph postcard from 'Ethel', 38 Sunderland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her that the former will pay a visit on Sunday, postmark 25 September 1915 Photograph of Miss N. da Silva [Angelita Helena Margarita de Silva Ferro, later Lady Martin-Harvey, 1869 - 1949] actress

Photograph postcard from an unidentified sender to Mrs. T. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, postmark 30 September 1915 Photograph of the south front of Gibside Hall

Picture postcard from 'Annie', postmark Jarrow, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, expressing regret that 'Harold' was ill, postmark 9 November 1915 Illustration from a play 'His Mother's Rosary'

Photograph postcard from 470507 Sapper Tom Hutchinson, to his sister, Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, with personal greetings, n.d. [c. November 1915] Photograph of the grille in the church of St. Ouen, Rouen, France

Picture postcard from 'Lizzie' [Elizabeth Hutchinson], 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, to 'Harry' [Hutchinson], informing him that flags were flying for 'Keegan' who was home on leave, 15 December 1915 Illustration 'To My Friend serving his King and Country'

Picture postcard from 'Bob', 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, to his brother, Private Jack Hutchinson, 2 Company, 3rd Duke of Wellington's Regiment, King Edward School, North Shields, Northumberland, informing him that the former will meet him at the ferry landing, postmark 29 December 1915 Comic illustration on the division of Germany after an Allied victory

Picture postcard from 'Bob', 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, to Private Jack Hutchinson, 2 Company, 3rd Duke of Wellington's [Regiment], King Edward Schools, North Shields, [Northumberland], informing him that the former will meet him at South Shields ferry landing as usual, 25 January 1916 Photograph of the Botanic Gardens, Glasgow

Photograph postcard from 'Rosie', postmark Hetton-le-Hole, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, sending best wishes for the latter's birthday, postmark 17 February 1916 Photograph of a young woman, with a birthday greetings verse

Photograph postcard from an unidentified sender to an unidentified recipient, 'with love', 6 March 1916 Photograph of illustrated verses, entitled 'Ever True'

Picture postcard from 'Annie', postmark Jarrow, to her aunt, Mrs. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her that the former's mother cannot visit Hetton for several weeks, postmark 11 May 1916 Illustration of marching troops, a country cottage and seated woman, entitled 'For England, Home and Beauty'

Photograph postcard from T[om] Hutchinson, postmark Field Post Office, to his mother, Mrs. T. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her of his safe arrival, postmark 20 July 1916 Photograph of [cross-channel] ferry

Picture postcard from 'Annie', postmark Jarrow, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, asking about the health of Aunt Cis, postmark 20 September 1916 Comic illustration entitled 'Prehistoric Matrimony, no. 4, off for the honeymoon'

Photograph postcard from 12602 Private W.H. Hall, B Company, 1st Home Service Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, Blagdon Terrace, Blyth, to Mr. B. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing him that the former is doing guard duty at Blyth Docks, postmark 24 October 1916 Photograph of Nether Bridge, Kendal, Westmorland

Photograph postcard from 'Daddie' [Tom Hutchinson], postmark London, to Edna Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, telling her that he should have recovered within one or two weeks, 4 December 1916 Photograph of Westminster Bridge, London

Photograph postcard from T[om] Hutchinson, postmark London, to his daughter, Edna Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, telling her that his health was improving but that he was still in bed, postmark 12 December 1916 Photograph of the Thames Embankment, London

Photograph postcard from 'Tom' [Hutchinson], postmark London, to his mother, Mrs. T. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, telling her that he hopes to be out of bed soon and asking for a C[h]risty razor, postmark 15 December 1916 Photograph of the Coronation chairs at Westminster Abbey, London

Photograph postcard from 'Santa' and Daddy [Tom Hutchinson], to his daughter, Edna Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, with Christmas presents, n.d. [December 1916] Photograph of the choir of Westminster Abbey, London

Photograph postcard from 'Tom' [Hutchinson], postmark London, to his mother, Mrs. T. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, asking her to send a Clemak razor and stropping machine, postmark 27 December 1915 Photograph of the Monument, London

Photograph postcard from 'Mary', Casatris, Livermead Hill, Torquay, Devon, to Lance-Corporal T[om] Hutchinson, Kingston Red Cross Hospital, New Malden Road, Surrey, with family news, postmark 7 February 1917 Photograph of Princess Pier, Torquay, Devon

Picture postcard from M. Fleming, postmark Hebburn, to Lance-Corporal T[om] Hutchinson, King[ston] Red Cross Hospital, New Malden Road, Surrey, informing him that 'John' is in France again, postmark 10 February 1917 Verse below illustration of carnations

Photograph postcard from 'Ethel', 38 Sunderland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, to Miss [Elizabeth] M. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, sending best wishes for the latter's birthday, 16 February 1917 Photograph of a young woman, with a birthday greetings verse

Picture postcard from 1005 Lance-Corporal T[om] Hutchinson, postmark New Malden, to his daughter, Edna Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her that he will be home in a few weeks, 17 February 1917 Comic illustration entitled 'Back to Blighty'

Photograph postcard from [Elizabeth] H[utchinson], postmark Hetton-le-Hole, to 1005 Lance-Corporal T[om] Hutchinson, 1st Field Company, Durham Royal Engineers, Kingston Red Cross Hospital, New Malden Road, Surrey, with family news, postmark 26 March 1917 Photograph of Durham Cathedral and Castle taken from the railway station

Photograph postcard from 'Tom' [Hutchinson], to his mother, announcing his expected release from hospital, n.d. Photograph of wounded men and nurses [?at Kingston Red Cross Hospital, Surrey]

Photograph postcard from 'Ciss' and 'Charlie', postmark Darlington, to Mrs. C[ecilie] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her of the death of Amy Skinner, postmark 26 June 1917 Photograph of the church and village, Hurworth on Tees

Photograph postcard from 'Jack' Defty, postmark Llanbedr, to Robert Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, congratulating him on his new work, postmark [illegible] July 1917 Photograph of the Victoria Inn, Llanbedr, Wales

Photograph postcard from Isabel M. Whyte, Dalorain, Hebburn, to Mrs. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her that the former arrived home safely, 14 August 1917 Photograph of Broadford, Skye, Scotland

Photograph postcard from Edna [Hutchinson], postmark Hebburn, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, confirming a meeting, postmark 18 September 1917 Photograph of a young woman holding flowers, sitting by a window

Photograph postcard from 'Annie', postmark Jarrow, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, arranging a meeting, postmark [illegible] December 1917 Photograph of Ormonde Street, Jarrow

Picture postcard from 'Arthur', postmark Army Post Office, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, sending his best wishes, 10 January 1918 Illustration of a cottage by a lake

Picture postcard from 'John' to Robert Hutchinson, Grocery Department, Hetton Downs Co-operative Stores, Hetton-le-Hole, with comments about Blackpool, postmark 17 March 1918 Comic illustration entitled 'I can't tear myself away from Blackpool'

Photograph postcard from 'Ethel', 38 Sunderland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, arranging visits, postmark 22 March 1918 Photograph of Fort Lascaris, Malta

Photograph postcard from 'Ethel', 38 Sunderland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Sunderland, with news about Jack and a flying exhibition by Lieutenant A. Robinson, 17 May 1918 Photograph of a Dutch windmill and dogcart

Picture postcard from 'Annie', 19A Ellison Street, Gateshead, [to Miss Elizabeth Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole] telling her the former has received a field card from 'Harry' and giving best wishes to her father and 'Bob', 3 July 1918 Comic illustration of two women

Picture postcard from 'Jack', 32 Edward Street, Hetton-le-Hole, to Robert Hutchinson, c/o Mrs. Stephens, Lish House, 22 Lish Avenue, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, commenting on the latter's holiday at Whitley Bay, 6 August 1919 Comic illustration of the perils of seasickness

Picture postcard from 'J.T.', postmark Hetton-le-Hole, to Robert Hutchinson, Lish House, Lish Avenue, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, informing him of a visit to Blackpool, postmark 6 August 1919 Drawing of Pendennis Point, Falmouth, Cornwall

Photograph postcard from an unidentified sender to Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing her of the visit of 'Hannah', postmark 14 August 1919 Photograph of the railway crossing at the east end of Newcastle Central Station, looking from the castle keep

Photograph postcard from 'Ethel', 3 Lord Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, to [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, extolling the delights of Blackpool, postmark 22 June 1920 Photograph of Victoria Pier and promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire

Picture postcard from 'Ethel' 3 Lord Street, North Shore, Blackpool, Lancashire, to her brother, Robert Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, extolling the delights of Blackpool, postmark 27 June 1920 Comic illustration with a punning caption, 'The 'Mare' and Corporation await you at the station'

Photograph postcard [from Robert and Elizabeth Hutchinson], postmark Whitley Bay, Northumberland, to T[homas] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, sending him birthday greetings, postmark 4 August 1920 Photograph of St. Mary's Island and lighthouse, Whitley Bay, Northumberland

Photograph postcard from 'Harry and Ethel', postmark Hetton-le-Hole, to Thomas Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, sending him birthday greetings, 4 August 1920 Photograph of Tower and ferris wheel at Blackpool, Lancashire

Photograph postcard from 'Cissy', postmark Whitley Bay, to her grandfather, T[homas] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, sending him birthday greetings, 4 [August 1920] Photograph of St. Mary's Island and lighthouse, Whitley Bay, Northumberland

Picture postcard from 'Peter and Hannah', postmark Sunderland, to their father, T[homas] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, with best wishes on his birthday, postmark 5 August 1920 Illustration of roses with a birthday greetings verse

Picture postcard from 'Jack', 18 Percy Road, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, to R[obert] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, informing him of the former's safe arrival and that he has seen 'the Bride and Bridegroom', postmark [missing] August 1920 Comic illustration of seaside donkeys

Picture postcard from 'Hannah', postmark Sunderland, to her sister, Miss [Elizabeth] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, making arrangements for the latter's visit, postmark 15 September 1921 Comic illustration showing a recipe for marital happiness

Picture postcard from [Elizabeth Hutchinson], postmark Hetton-le-Hole, to R[obert] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, with best wishes on his birthday, 14 March 1922 Illustration of roses and a horseshoe with a birthday greetings verse

Illustrated postcard from 'Harry' to R[obert] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, giving news from the Western Front, n.d. [c.1915] Illustration of the coincidence of the letters FRE in the names of JOFFRE and FRENCH, the French and British army commanders in 1914

Picture postcard [from 'Harry'], to an unidentified recipient, noting that he received it from Lord Londonderry, n.d. [1915] Illustration of the flags of the Allies

Photograph postcard from 'Peter and Emily', postmark Sunderland, to Mrs. Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, making arrangements for a visit, 13 October [no year] Photograph of the entrance to Roker Park, Sunderland

Picture postcard from 'John', 128309 Private, A. Company, 8th Training Battalion, Royal Army Medical Corps, No. 3 Camp, Squires Gate, Blackpool, Lancashire, postmark Whitley Bay, to R[obert] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, saying that his unit was likely to be moved, n.d. [c.1916] Comic illustration entitled I won't be able to see you for a while

Picture postcard from 'Ethel', 38 Sunderland Street, Houghton-le-Spring, to 1050 Driver H.P. Hutchinson, 2nd Battery, 3rd Northumbrian Brigade, B.E.F., France, with personal news, n.d. [c.1916] Illustration of military symbols with verse entitled 'God Bless You Lad'

Picture postcard from 'Agnes', to an unidentified recipient [probably her niece], with best wishes on her birthday, n.d. [c.1916] Illustration of a decorated horseshoe with a birthday greetings verse

Picture postcard from 'Cissy' to an unknown recipient, her aunt, with best wishes on her birthday, n.d. [c.1916] Illustration of a basket of flowers with a birthday greeting verse

Picture postcard from [Elizabeth Hutchinson] to her brother, 'Harry' [Hutchinson], acknowledging receipt of a card, informing him that a box had been sent and that 'Jack' was too young to be sent abroad, n.d. [c.1916] Illustration of a soldier and a horse with a verse

Picture postcard from 'Cissie', to an unknown recipient, with birthday greetings, n.d. [c.1918] Comic illustration of two children and a soldier

Picture postcard from 'Harry' to R[obert] Hutchinson, 52 Caroline Street, Hetton-le-Hole, explaining that 'This is a German picture postcard that I found', n.d. [c.1918] Comic illustration showing German soldiers being shaved, entitled Beim Verschönerungsrat [an improvement]

Picture postcard from an unknown sender [to Elizabeth Hutchinson], arranging a meeting at Whitley Bay station, Northumberland, n.d. [c.1920] Comic illustration showing an attempted rescue in a rowing boat

Picture postcard from 'Edna' [Hutchinson], to her grandmother, announcing a visit, n.d. [c.1920] Comic illustration of a child with a letter

Photograph postcard from 'Norah' [to Elizabeth Hutchinson], n.d. [c.1920] Photograph of a young girl [?Norah]

Picture postcard from an unknown sender [to Elizabeth Hutchinson], with the message 'Don't fight, Lizzie dear!', n.d. [c.1920] Comic illustration entitled 'Prehistoric Matrimony, no. 5, The First T.H.'

Picture postcard from an unknown sender to an unknown recipient, with the message 'De ya cau this a trifle', n.d. [c.1920] Drawing of a Scottish soldier with the head replaced by the superimposed photograph of an unidentified man

Photograph of the head and shoulders of a young woman, with the message 'Sincerely yours Annie', n.d. [c.1920]

Photograph postcard of a man and a woman sitting in a ray of moonlight, with a verse on friendship, n.d. [c.1910]

Photograph postcard of a piper of the Cameron Highlanders in tropical uniform, n.d. [c.1910]

Drawing of General Sir John French and General Joseph Joffre, n.d. [c.1914]

Photograph postcard showing a group of Royal Artillery soldiers, including a corporal farrier [and possibly including Harry Hutchinson], at an unidentified camp, n.d. [c.1915]

Photograph postcard showing a group of Royal Artillery soldiers, including a corporal and sergeant-major, in an unidentified camp, n.d. [c.1915] Postcard produced by Speedy Photo Co., Durham

Photograph postcard showing Royal Artillery soldiers and civilians observing [?an artillery demonstration] in an unidentified camp, n.d. [c.1915] Postcard produced by Speedy Photo Co., Durham

Photograph postcard showing a unit of the Royal Horse Artillery mounted and with limbers, at an unidentified camp, n.d. [c.1915]

Photograph postcard showing a group of Royal Artillery soldiers, one with an accordion, and civilians relaxing in a field, n.d. [c.1915] Postcard produced by Speedy Photo Co., Durham

Photograph postcard showing a group of Royal Artillery soldiers, including three lance-corporals, a corporal and a farrier sergeant, one of the lance-corporals in dress uniform, at an unidentified camp, n.d. [c.1915]

Photograph postcard showing a group of unidentified soldiers outside a corrugated iron building, n.d. [c.1916]

Photograph postcard of an unidentified mounted Royal Artillery lance-corporal at an unidentified camp, n.d. [c.1916]

Studio photograph postcard of an unidentified soldier [possibly in the Military Police], n.d. [c.1916] Postcard produced by Cope & Son, Norfolk Street, Sunderland

Studio photograph postcard of an unidentified soldier wearing a forage cap, n.d. [c.1916] Postcard produced by Tester Bros., Seaford, Sussex

Studio photograph postcard of an unidentified young woman, n.d. [c.1916] Postcard produced by George Easten, Washington

Photograph postcard of a nurse offering a sweet to a large dog in the grounds of a large house [possibly Kingston Red Cross Hospital, Surrey], n.d. [c.1916]

Photograph postcard of six miners, each holding a safety lamp, at an unidentified colliery, n.d. [c.1920]

Studio photograph postcard of three unidentified men, each wearing buttonhole flowers, n.d. [c.1920]

Photograph postcard of an unidentified man standing in parkland, n.d. [c.1920]

Photograph postcard of four unidentified children, two seated and two standing, next to a wooden locomotive in a yard, n.d. [c.1920]

Studio photograph postcard of an unidentified young woman holding a small child, n.d. [c.1920]

Studio photograph postcard of an unidentified young man, n.d. [c.1920]

Studio photograph of an unidentified man holding a dog, n.d. [c.1920]

Studio photograph postcard of an unidentified baby, n.d. [c.1920] Postcard produced by Hancock & Co., High Street West, Sunderland, and Victoria Road, West Hartlepool

Studio photograph postcard of a woman and girl, both unidentified, superimposed with the words 'Christmas Wishes', n.d. [c.1920]

Studio photograph postcard of a girl on roller skates, entitled 'Little Ludo, The Skatorial Marvel', n.d. [c.1920] Postcard produced by Hines, Sunderland

Photograph postcard of a drawing of a baby with the head replaced by a superimposed photograph of an unidentified man

Photograph postcard of a drawing of a Scottish soldier with the head replaced by a superimposed photograph of an unidentified man

Photograph postcard of an unidentified woman standing in parkland, n.d. [c.1920]

Photograph postcard of a group of seven girls, entitled 'Madam Richardson's 7 Dandy Lassies', n.d. [c.1920]

Picture postcard entitled 'Bridge Building', n.d. [c.1920]