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Miscellaneous documents

Reference: D/X 1885 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Local history records

Covering Dates: 1906-1990

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Catalogue Description

These postcards were found in an album labelled 'Embroidered cards bought in France by my father Mr Alfred Benjamin Jones while service in Army during First World War'.

Some are addressed to named correspondents and these correspondents appear to belong to two families: the Hunter/Jones family and the Ferriday family. They range in date from 1906-1966.

There are three photographs of unidentified individuals, who may be members of the above families.

There are also a large number of postcards without addresses or endorsements. The largest group of these are postcards dating from the 1910s, many of which form series. Though some relate to themes such as separation, which would have been relevant to the First World War period, very few contain any direct links to the war.

There are also a smaller number of embroidered postcards and these relate much more closely to the war, incorporating flags and even photographs of high ranking officers.

Another group of postcards is those bearing seasonal greetings and though some contain images of France or Germany, there is again no direct link to the war.

The final group is of postcards, photographs and official guides of places in County Durham

Catalogue Contents

Local history records (Ref: D/X 1885)Family postcards collection, including First World War (Ref: D/X 1885)Postcards to known correspondents (Ref: D/X 1885/1/1-2)Postcards to the Hunter and Jones families (Ref: D/X 1885/1/1/1-47)

Postcard addressed to Mr Hunter, General Dealer, Langley Moor, from Truttman Importers of 84 Clayton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, telling him to expect a call from a Mr. Drake, 19 October 1906 Front of postcard shows the Old Mill, Jesmond Bridge
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr Hunter, General Dealer, Langley Moor, from Truttman Importers of 84 Clayton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, telling him to expect a call from a Mr. Drake, 16 November 1906 Front of postcard shows the Lake, Jarrow Park
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr Hunter, General Dealer, Langley Moor, from Truttman Importers of 84 Clayton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, telling him to expect a call from a Mr. Drake, 28 December 1906 Front of postcard shows Jesmond Dene Bridge, Newcastle
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr Hunter, General Dealer, Langley Moor, from Truttman Importers of 84 Clayton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, telling him to expect a call from a Mr. Drake, 14 October 1907 Front of postcard shows the Jesmond Dene Bridge, Newcastle
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr Hunter, General Dealer, Front Street, Langley Moor, from the Gateshead Steam Confectionery Works, Oakwellgate Lane, Gateshead, telling him to expect a call from a Mr. Thin, 9 August 1909 Front of postcard shows the Gateshead Steam Confectionery Works
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss J. A. Hunter, 13 High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from unnamed correspondent, 2 March 1907 Front of postcard shows the Congregational Church, Snells Park [London]
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss J. A. Hunter, High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from 'M.B.', 29 January 1908 Front of postcard shows a woman unlocking her front door as the milkman arrives, while her husband leans out of the window holding a watch, captioned '"Just by way of a change"'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss Jane Hunter, High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from 'Amy', 25 April 1908 Front of postcard shows Whitton Church
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss J. Hunter, 13 High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from 'Annie', 7 July 1908 Front of postcard shows colliery at Newfield
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss J. A. Hunter, 13 High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from J. A. [Mayor], 17 August [c.1908] Front of postcard shows comic illustration of a man doing the washing while his wife looks on, with caption 'Is marriage a failure?'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss J. A. Hunter, 13 High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from H. E. Mayor, August 1908 Front of postcard shows Durham Road, Esh Winning
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss J. A. Hunter, 13 High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from J. A. Mayor, 18 September 1908 Front of postcard shows comic illustration of a man aiming a rifle with other men cowered behind him, with caption 'the safest place for the keepers'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss Jane Ann Hunter, Confectioner, High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from 'Annie', n.d. [c.1908] Front of postcard shows Morville, Bridgnorth
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss J. A. Hunter, 13 High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from Sarah Warner, n.d. [c.1908] Front of postcard shows the Tower of London with London Bridge in the background
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss Jane Hunter, High Street, Langley Moor, with greeting from L. Lewis and W. Jolling, 12 October 1912 Front of postcard shows Old Weir Bridge, Killarney
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. J. A. Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Little Burn Lane, Langley Moor, with greeting from her husband, Alf, 29 July 1915 Front of postcard shows Park House, Gateshead
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. Jane A. Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, with greeting from her husband, Alf, written from the Front, 7 November 1915 Marked 'passed by censor' Front of postcard shows Paris Quay, Rouen
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. J. A. Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, [from her husband], 24 March 1916 Front of postcard shows comic illustration of a man having his waist measured, with caption 'When we have lady tailors - it will look suspicious if your wife comes in when your waist measurement is being taken!'
(1 postcard)


Postcard endorsed 'to my daughter Ada with love from Daddy', n.d. [1914-1918] Front of postcard is embroidered panel with floral message 'Heaps of Kisses for my Darling'
(1 postcard)


Postcard endorsed 'to Lilian from Daddy', n.d. [1914-1918] Front of postcard is embroidered panel with floral message 'with my love'
(1 postcard)


Postcard endorsed 'To my darling daughter Lilian May Jones from Daddy', n.d. [1914-1918] Front of postcard is embroidered panel with floral message 'My thoughts are with you'
(1 postcard)


Postcard adressed to Mrs. Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor' from her husband, n.d. [1914-1918] Front of postcard is embroidered panel with floral message 'Britons All'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. J. A. Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Little Burn Lane, Langley Moor, with greeting from her husband Alf, n.d. [1914-1918] Front of postcard shows the schools and tram terminus, Heworth
(1 postcard)


Postcard from to Lilian May Jones' from 'Her Aunt Maggie', n.d. [1910s] Front of postcard features angels and the words 'Christmas Greetings'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Ada Evelyn Jones from 'her Aunt Maggie', n.d. [1910s] Front of postcard shows illustration with an angel, a crib and a Christmas tree, with caption 'Hearty Christmas greetings'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs Jane Jones, 58 Regent Street, Smethwick, Birmingham, with greetings from her sister Jane, n.d. [1910s] Front of postcard shows cartoon of man in a nightgown attempting to force feed a cat, caption reads 'Advice to men about to be married. It is good practice to feed the cat! - on cold nights for preference!'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss Ada Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Littleburn Lane, Langley Moor with greetings from Mrs. M. Skipsey, 29 July 1922 Front of postcard shows the Spa, Scarborough
(1 postcard)


Postcard to Miss L. Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, with short greeting from 'Emily', 10 August 1926 Front of postcard shows the Promenade, Whitley Bay
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs Hunter, High Street, Langley Moor with greetings from her daughter, 27 April 1928 Front of postcards shows Durham Convalescent Home, Harrogate
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Littleburn Lane, Durham, from her husband Alf, 24 December [1928?] Front of postcard shows view of Brancepeth Village
(1 postcard)


Postcard with 'L.M. Jones' written on reverse, n.d. [1920s] Front of postcard shows Durham from St Oswald's Church
(1 postcard)


Postcard with 'L.M. Jones' written on reverse, n.d. [1920s] Front of postcard shows North Road, Durham
(1 postcard)


Postcard with 'L.M. Jones' written on reverse, n.d. [1920s] Front of postcard shows the Miners' Hall, Durham
(1 postcard)


Postcard with 'L.M. Jones' written on reverse, n.d. [1920s] Front of postcard shows Castle Gate, Bishop Auckland
(1 postcard)


Postcard with 'L.M. Jones' written on reverse, n.d. [1920s] Front of postcard shows Durham from Framwellgate
(1 postcard)


Postcard with 'L.M. Jones' written on reverse, n.d. [1920s] Front of postcard shows the viaduct, Croxdale
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed Mrs A.B. Jones, 15 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, with greetings from her mother, n.d. [1920s] Front of postcard shows St George's Church, Doncaster
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed Mrs A.B. Jones, Cavendish House, Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, with greetings from 'Ruby', 17 August 1936 Front of postcard shows comical letter entitled 'The Irishman's Letter'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss. E. Jones, Cavendish House, Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, Durham, with greetings from 'Ethel H.', 8 August 1939 Front of postcard shows the Isle of Man steamer 'Monas Isle' leaving Fleetwood
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Sister Jones, Sherburn Hospital, with greetings, from J. Burnett, 1 October 1946 Front of postcard shows Alnwick Castle
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss Jones, Dryburn E.M.S. Hospital, with greeting from 'M.H.', 2 September 1948 Front of postcard shows views of Shildon
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr B. Jones, High Street, Langley Moor, Durham with message to Alf from his sister Annie, n.d. [early twentieth century] Front of postcard shows Park Lodge, West Smethwick
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. Jones, 21 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, with greetings from her children, Elsie and Bill, 13 June 1960 Front of postcard shows views of Hull
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. Jones, 21 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, with greeting to 'Mother, Ada, and Jim' from 'Elsie', 23 April 1963 Front of postcard shows statue of St Michael and the Devil, Coventry Cathedral
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. Jones, 21 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, with greeting from 'Lizzie and Bill', 17 September 1966 Front of postcard shows yachts in the Western Docks, Dover
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. Jones, 21 Onslow Terrace, Littleburn Lane, Durham, with greeting from 'L. Milner', n.d. [1960s] Front of postcard shows Convalescent Home and Spa Villa, Gilsland
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. Jones, 21 Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor, with greeting from Helen at Durham Sewing Machines, 1964 Front of postcard includes illustrated message 'Good Luck from Chester' with fold out views of Chester
(1 postcard)

Postcards to the Ferriday family (Ref: D/X 1885/1/2/1-11)

Postcard endorsed 'school trip to Port Sunlight. W. Ferriday', 1928 Front of postcard shows Cunard liner R.M.S. Scythia
(1 postcard)


Postcard to 'Uncle Charlie' with greeting from William Ferriday, n.d. [1920s] Front of postcard shows Kauri Pine, Queensland
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to [William Ferriday], 27 Park Street, Willington, with greetings from 'Edgar', 21 June 1935 Front of postcard shows the Market Place, Aylesbury
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr W. [William] Ferriday, 27 Park Street, Willington, with greetings from 'Dad' and 'Mam', 15 September 1936 Front of postcard shows Victoria Pier, Blackpool
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr W. [William] Ferriday, 27 Park Street, Brancepeth Colliery, Willington, with greetings from 'Dennis', n.d. [1936] Front of postcard shows Daisy Nook [a country park near Oldham]
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr and Mrs W. [William and Elsie] Ferriday, 27 Park Street, Willington, with greetings from 'Doris', 5 February 1942 Front of postcard shows Worcestershire Brine Braths Hotel, Droitwich
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs [Elsie] Ferriday (Jun[ior]), Park Street, Willington, with greeting from 'Lilian', 12 March 1942 Front of postcard shows Sedbergh from Kendal Fell
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr and Mrs W. [William and Elsie] Ferriday, Fan Cottages, Oakenshaw, Willington, with greetings from 'John' and 'Ruby', 6 September 1947 Front of postcard shows views of Lurgan
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr and Mrs W. [William and Elsie] Ferriday, Fan Cottages, Oakenshaw, Willington, with greetings from 'Pop' and 'Mam', 10 September 1947 Front of postcard shows the Open Air Bath, Blackpool
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mr and Mrs W. [William and Elsie] Ferriday, Fan Cottages, Oakenshaw, Willington, with greetings from 'Marion' and 'Mary', n.d. [1940s] Front of postcard shows Templenewsam, Leeds
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Miss J. [Jean] Ferriday at a hotel in Strasbourg, France with greetings from her parents, staying at a hotel in Llandudno, 15 August 1966 Front of postcard shows Llandudno Bay and Pier
(1 postcard)

Postcards to other correspondents (Ref: D/X 1885/1/3/1-5)

Postcard to 'Jane' with greeting from 'George', n.d. [1914-1918] Front of postcard shows illustration of a man kissing a woman with caption 'more to follow'
(1 postcard)


Postcard addressed to Mrs. A. L. Lloyd, 58 Regent Street, Smethwick, Birmingham, n.d. [1914-1918] Front of postcard shows illustration of two children on a bench, entitled ' The First Kiss'
(1 postcard)


Postcard endorsed 'with love to Alf and Jenny from Albert, n.d. [1914-1918] Front of postcard is embroidered panel with floral message 'hip! hip! for tommy'
(1 postcard)


Postcard to 'Uncle Arthur' with greeting from 'Henry', n.d. [1910s] Front of postcard shows the nave of Durham Cathedral looking East
(1 postcard)


Postcard to Miss Esther Wilson, No. 2 Central Avenue, Meadowfield, with greeting from [name of correspondent illegible], 19 February [1934?] Front shows illustration entitled 'the language of stamps', stamps set at different angles to have different meanings
(1 postcard)

Photographs of unidentified people (Ref: D/X 1885/2/1-3)

Photograph of an unidentified man in a suit [probably taken in a studio], n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Photograph of an unidentified woman in a hat, dress and jacket [probably taken in a studio], n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Photograph of an unidentified woman in a coat and hat [probably taken in a studio], n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)

Miscellaneous early twentieth century postcards (Ref: D/X 1885/3/1-120)

Postcard showing a man and woman embracing on a bench while Cupid looks on, caption reads 'Cupid triumphant', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman facing apart on a bench while Cupid looks on, caption reads 'Cupid baffled', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman in wedding dress leaving a church, with figure of Cupid behind, caption reads '"Ready for the next", n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman kissing on a bench, with another man watching in the bushes behind, caption reads 'My word if you're not off', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman buying cloth while her husband is loaded down with parcels, caption reads 'In the sweet buy and buy', n.d. [after 1908]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a female servant looking through the keyhole of a bathroom, while a man waits, holding a towel, caption reads 'I shouldn't think he'll be long now, sir', n.d. [after 1908]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a female servant looking through the keyhole of a bathroom, with a man behind, raising his hand to hit her, caption reads 'My word! If I catch you bending', n.d. [after 1908]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing an illustration of a man sidling up to a woman on a seat, caption reads 'If I can manage to get round', n.d. [after c.1908]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing an illustration of a man dressed as a woman standing on a chair in fear of a mouse, caption reads 'Monarch of all he surveys', n.d. [after 1908]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man dressed as a woman sitting on a park bench, caption reads 'The male is late!', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man sitting on a park bench next to a man dressed as a woman, caption reads 'Look what the sun's brought out', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man sitting on a park bench embracing a man dressed as a woman, caption reads 'When love is young in Spring-time!', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard of a man driving a car, looking down at a man he has just run over, caption reads 'While in...I ran across an old friend of yours', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman in a garden with her arms around a man, with insert showing an elderly woman in an armchair with a picture of a man behind her, caption reads 'Will you love me in December as you do in May?', n.d. [after 1908]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a boy winding up a car engine and looking up at the driver, caption reads 'How many tunes does it play, Mister?', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman embracing on a bench watched by another man, caption reads 'Hello! Hello! Hello! It's a different girl again', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man with a man dressed as a woman on his knee, caption reads 'You can't diddle me', n.d. [after 1908]
(1 postcard)


Postcard shows a man bent over a chair with a woman posed to smack his bottom, caption reads 'Who said Divorce!', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman on a ship looking unwell, with the man vomiting into a bowl, caption reads 'All going out, nothing going in', n.d. [after 1907]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a cartoon of a small boy calling out to a soldier wearing a military police armband, caption reads 'Garn! Get on with yer - Mother's pet!', n.d. [1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman with a man on each arm, caption reads 'Language of flowers. Rocket - rivalry', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman embracing on a bench, caption reads 'Language of flowers. Austrian rose - thou art all that's lovely', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman bidding farewell to a man, caption reads 'Language of flowers. Forget me not', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman embracing on a seat while another woman looks on, caption reads 'Language of flowers. White Cherry - deception', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man addressing a woman who is turning away, caption reads 'Language of flowers. Moss rosebud - confessions of love', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman walking together along a river, caption reads 'Language of flowers. Pansy - you occupy my thoughts', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man addressing a woman who is turning away, caption reads 'Language of flowers. Columbine - resolved to win', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing several couples kissing under a tree, caption reads 'Language of flowers. Chestnut - luxury', n.d. [1910s] Reverse contains greeting to 'Annie' from J. [surname missing]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man tying a woman's shoelaces, caption reads 'Language of flowers. Monkshood - knight erranty', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing illustration of a man's and woman's feet sticking out from bushes with speech bubble 'Oh! Leave off', and an animated moon with speech bubble 'I have got my eye on you', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing an empty table with umbrella and hats, speech bubble coming from nearby bushes 'Oh I say', and an animated moon with speech bubble 'Do not trust him gentle maiden', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing illustration of a man holding a woman's face, and an animated moon with speech bubble 'Don't believe him, he's a swanker', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing illustration of a man's and woman's feet sticking out from bushes with speech bubble 'You will be sorry for this', and an animated moon with speech bubble 'Oh, so that's your little game is it?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing illustration of a man and woman lying together in a hay field with speech bubble 'Can anyone see us dear? No love', and an animated moon with speech bubble 'Liar!', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a stile with umbrella and hats, speech bubble coming from nearby bushes 'You will marry me', and an animated moon with speech bubble 'The same old tale', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman being introduced by an elderly woman, caption reads 'Act 1 - the introduction', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman shaking hands, caption reads 'Act 2 - the meeting', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman talking together on a park bench, caption reads 'Act 3 - the courtship', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man putting a ring on a woman's finger, caption reads 'Act 4 - the engagement', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a dishevelled man walking into a hallway, being met by a woman in a dressing gown, caption reads 'Act 5 - the marriage', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman parting, caption reads 'Act 6 - the divorce', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman kissing surrounded by rose bushes, caption reads 'Why do I love you? with passion he cried. Drawing her tenderly close to his side', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman kissing surrounded by rose bushes, caption reads 'You are filling my life with sunshine, bidding all care depart. And planting yourself for ever the rose of my heart', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman standing together surrounded by rose bushes, caption reads 'In the flush of life's spring-time two young lovers stood, In the depths of a green and clustering wood', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man addressing a woman, surrounded by rose bushes, caption reads 'Why do you love me? the girl shyly said. The sunbeams caressing her cheeks rosy red', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man comforting a woman, surrounded by rose bushes, caption reads 'My heart was a garden faded and bare. No bud nor blossom till you came there', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman climbing a fence, with caption 'Proverb. More haste, less speed', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman together on a seat, caption reads 'Proverbs. A fool at forty is a fool indeed', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman together on a seat, caption reads 'Proverbs. Love makes time pass away', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman lying together in woodland, caption reads 'Proverbs. Loves knows hidden paths', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a black man speaking to a black woman through an open window, caption reads 'Goodbye Mignonette (2)' and includes a verse from the song of that name, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a black woman crying on a chair while a black man kneels before her, caption reads 'Goodbye Mignonette (3)' and includes a verse from the song of that name, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a black man speaking to a black woman who stands at the top of some doorsteps, caption reads 'Goodbye Mignonette (4)' and includes a verse from the song of that name, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a caricature of a woman wearing a flat cap and glasses, caption reads 'The sporting girl', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a caricature of a woman wearing a gown and mortar board, caption reads 'The bachelor of (H)earts', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a caricature of a woman wearing a hat and a flower in her hair, caption reads 'The paid companion', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man examining a woman's face, caption reads 'Love's Barometer: Set Fair' and includes short poem, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman shrinking from a man on a park bench, caption reads 'Love's Barometer: Change' and includes short poem, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman and man turning away from one another, caption reads 'Love's Barometer: Sudden Fall' and includes short poem, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman sitting at a table with another man standing nearby, caption reads 'Our dance, I believe?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing two men in evening dress sitting and talking, with three women in evening dress sitting in the background, caption reads 'Weeds preferred to wallflowers', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman at a dance examining a torn dress, caption reads 'A ripping waltz', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a seated man being addressed by a standing woman, caption reads 'How'd you like to spoon with me?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man lifting his hat to a seated woman, caption reads 'How'd you like to spoon with me?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman sitting on a chaise longue with a vicar sitting on a nearby chair, caption reads 'How'd you like to spoon with me?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man kissing a woman's hand, in foreground is book of sheet music entitled 'Good Night! Beloved!', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman dancing, in foreground is book of sheet music entitled 'For All Eternity', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman in wedding dress, in foreground is book of sheet music entitled 'For Ever and For Ever!', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman embracing on a bench, with insert showing lemons, caption reads 'The language of fruit. Lemons - something to squeeze', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman seated reading a book while a man walks past, with insert showing brambles, caption reads 'The language of fruit. Brambles - something sweet by the wayside', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman embracing beneath an umbrella while a child pours water from a watering can over them, with insert showing peaches, caption reads 'The language of fruit. Peaches - blooming cheek', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a caricature of a man with a cane and a boy beating a drum, with short poem beginning 'There was a small boy with a drum', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a caricature of a boy in a blue hat and a tramp, with short poem beginning 'Said Little Boy Blue to the tramp', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a caricature of a policeman and a boy hold a whip and top toy, with short poem beginning 'A little boy whipping his top', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man trying to wash his face in a toilet, with caption 'When Reuben comes to town - I could do with these New Patent Wash Basins but the water runs out before I've time to wash my face', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man standing next to a toilet and scratching his head, with caption 'When Reuben comes to town - funny sort of wash basin this', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man comforting a woman on a garden bench, caption reads 'Is it goodbye for ever?' and includes a poem, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman sitting at a table with a handkerchief in one hand, staring at a photograph of a soldier, caption reads 'She wore a wreath of roses' and includes short poem, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman beating a man with her umbrella, caption reads 'We encountered a hearty storm here last night', with insert showing the man embracing a different woman, caption reads 'Cause of the storm', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman on rocks sheltering from a storm, with insert showing the same man being presented with a bill by a different woman, caption reads 'Found myself on the rocks', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man sitting alone and looking depressed, caption reads 'I want a partner in the firm', includes short poem beginning 'There's a time when man gets very lonely and is tired of living all alone', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man leaning out of a window with pipe in hand, caption reads 'I want a partner in the firm', includes short poem beginning 'I would like a partner who is wealthy, with a wealth of cheerful sunny smiles', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard from the 'Standard Songs' series, showing a woman on a garden bench plucking a flower with a man standing nearby, caption reads 'He loves me' and includes a verse from a song beginning 'Petals plucked and thrown away', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard from the 'Standard Songs' series, showing a woman on wall, with a man below handing her a flower, caption reads 'Violets' and includes a verse from a song beginning 'Every morn I send her violets', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard from the 'Popular Songs' series, showing a man serenading a woman, caption reads 'Goodnight Mr Brown, I'm out' and includes a verse from a popular song beginning 'Is it you, Mr. Brown, there knocking at the front street door?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard from the 'Popular Songs' series, showing a man hugging a woman in the snow, caption includes a verse from a popular song 'Snowflakes', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman staring out of a window, with insert showing her at the fair with a man, caption reads 'What can the matter be?' with a verse from the popular song of that name, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing two women sitting next to bushes with a man behind beckoning them, caption reads 'Come down here. P.S. The surroundings are beautiful', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman kissing next to a piano, caption reads 'The instrument is silent, its work for now is done. But list the music soft and low when two hearts beat as one', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman sitting on a garden bench, holding hands with a man leaning on the back of the bench behind her, caption reads 'Though soon to part, may be our lot. These words will cheer, "Forget me not"', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman in a postman's uniform surrounded by men, caption reads 'The lady postman, going round with the 'males!', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing an angry man holding a shoe and pulling back a bedspread to reveal an empty bed, caption reads 'Hundreds turned away that nightly', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a boy biting into an apple with a disgusted look on his face, caption reads 'By Jove! It's sour', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a policeman speaking to a couple sheltering under an umbrella, with caption 'Excuse me: there's no rain', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman by herself on a balcony, with insert showing her dancing with a man, caption reads 'Do you remember the last waltz?' with short poem, n.d. [1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman drinking tea, with caption 'My wish' and short poem, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a boy watching a man and woman lying together on a hammock, caption reads 'Dreaming of the future', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman standing together surrounded by rose bushes, caption reads 'My love will live, for what e'er may befall. Today and for ever you are my all in all', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing textured illustration of a young woman wearing a hat, with an angel behind her holding a rose, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a sailor embracing a woman who is resisting, caption reads 'More to follow', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man draping his coat around a woman who is holding an umbrella, caption reads 'There's room beneath for both, you see. So long as you keep close to me', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman embracing, caption reads 'Language of precious stones. Amber 'I draw you to me'', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a woman dancing, with caption 'My Motto. I would be friends with you and have your love', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing three photographs: a telegram boy delivering a message; a man on the telephone; two women talking. Caption reads, 'Telegram, telephone, tella woman. Three quickest ways of transmitting news', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man leaning against a woman as they look out to sea, caption reads 'are we downhearted?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing cartoon of two men working with hammers, one of them accidentally hitting another worker on the head, caption reads 'The British workman. Mechanic', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Photograph showing cartoon of four men talking by a fire, speech bubble reads 'And bai Jove she fell in love with me on the spot, doncherknow', caption reads 'Who said liar?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a cartoon of a man giving flowers to a woman in a stage costume, while another woman hides around a corner, caption 'Spooning in the dressing room', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man proposing to an overweight woman, caption reads 'Love me and the world is mine (or a good share of it)', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Textured postcard of a landscape with trees and fields, n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing an illustration of a man in a kilt and a woman looking over their shoulders at one another, caption reads 'Scotch songs. "Out owre my left shouther I gied him a blink"', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman gazing affectionately at one another, includes short poem beginning 'What is life when wanting love?', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man embracing a laughing woman, caption reads 'You're my little turtle dovey lovey, sweet enough to eat', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a cartoon of a man drawing a pint of beer from a keg, caption reads 'Don't start anything you can't finish', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard shows a man standing next to a sign reading 'Factory closed on account of strike', caption reads 'Which proves conclusively I'm right when I say, if there was no work there'd be no strike', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man with a distorted face, caption reads 'You may be straight, but you don't "look it"', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man and woman sitting on a park bench with another man speaking to them over a wall, caption reads 'Hello, Hello, Hello, it's a different girl again!', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man with two children climbing over him while his wife relaxes with a paper, caption reads 'I wept when I was born, and every day shews the reason why!', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a man dancing with a torso mannequin, caption reads '"Walse me around again, Willie"', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing cartoon of a woman wearing a white dress with a semi transparent skirt, caption reads 'Take a friends advice and don't wear muslin frocks!', n.d. [1910s]
(1 postcard)

Embroidered postcards (Ref: D/X 1885/4/1-13)

Postcard with embroidered envelope panel showing French, British, Russian, Belgian and Dutch flags with the words 'A Merry Christmas', includes small 'I'm thinking of you' card, n.d. [c.1915]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered panel showing French, German, Russian and Belgian flags with the dates '1914-1915' and a picture of Grand Duke Nicholas [Nikolayevich Romanov], [First cousin to the Tsar and commander of the Russian forces from the start of the war until 1915], n.d. [c.1915]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered panel showing French, German, Russian and Belgian flags with the dates '1914-1915' and a picture of Field Marshall [John] French [Commander of the British Expeditionary Force and British forces until 1915], n.d. [c.1915]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered envelope panel showing French, Belgian and British flags, includes small 'Happy Birthday' card', n.d. [c.1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered envelope panel showing the Red Ensign [Merchant Navy flag] and the words 'Hope and love', includes small 'Hope and Love' card, n.d. [c.1914-18]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered panel showing British and French flags with letters 'A.S.C.' [Army Service Corps], n.d. [c.1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard endorsed 'To my dear wife from your loving husband Alf', n.d. [c.1914-18] Front of postcard features embroidered envelope panel showing British flag and the words 'Forget me not', includes small 'Merry Christmas' card
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered envelope panel showing British flag, French flag and intitials 'R.A.M.C.' [Royal Army Medical Corps], includes small 'From arms to arms' card, n.d. [c.1914-18]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered envelope panel showing flowers, includes small 'Sincere friendship' card, n.d. [c.1914-18]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered panel showing French and the words 'a kiss from France', n.d. [c.1914-18]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered envelope panel showing French and British flags with the words 'Christmas greetings', includes small 'Christmas greetings' card, n.d. [c.1914-18]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered panel showing the Red Ensign [Merchant Navy flag] and the word 'Remember', n.d. [c.1919]
(1 postcard)


Postcard with embroidered envelope panel showing French, British, Russian, Belgium and Dutch flags with the words 'A Merry Christmas', includes small 'Remember' card, n.d. [c.1919]
(1 postcard)

Postcards with seasonal greetings (Ref: D/X 1885/5/1-19)

Postcard showing the Cathedrale Saint-Andre, Bordeaux, endorsed with printed message 'With Best Wishes for a Joyous Christmas', n.d. [1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing the L'Esplanade des Quinconces, Bordeaux, endorsed with printed message 'With Best Wishes for Christmas', n.d. [1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Les Quinconces, Colonnes rostrales and Monument des Girondins, Bordeaux, endorsed with printed message 'Hearty Greetings for a Bright and Joyous Christmas', n.d. [1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing La Porte de Palais, Bordeaux, endorsed with printed message 'With Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas', n.d. [1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Genthin, Germany, endorsed with printed message 'Wishing you a Happy Christmas', n.d. [1914-1918]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing flowers and decorated words 'Xmas Greetings from London', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing illustration of a small girl crying because two dogs are chewing at her shoes and skirt, caption reads 'Happy New Year', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a house beside a snowy lake, caption reads 'A Merry Christmas', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a doll in Dutch folk dress, caption reads 'A Merry Christmas', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a group of people making a toast, caption reads 'A Happy New Year', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a violin decorated with flowers and sheet music, caption reads 'With The Season's Greetings', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a clock decorated with flowers, caption reads 'Best Christmas Greetings', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a harp decorated with flowers, caption reads 'Christmas Greeting', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a piano decorated with flowers, caption reads 'With the Seasons Greetings', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a guitar decorated with flowers, caption reads 'With the Seasons Greetings' n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a house in a snowy landscape, caption reads 'A Merry Christmas to you', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a house and windmill in a snowy landscape, caption reads 'Bright and Happy Christmas', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing light shining down on [The Virgin Mary] from above, caption reads 'Kind Regards', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a clown, a policeman, a jester, Santa Claus and a dog dancing in a line, caption reads 'Xmas Greetings. Hurrah we're here. What ho! What cheer!', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)

Postcards and photographs of places in County Durham (Ref: D/X 1885/6/1-27)Durham City (Ref: D/X 1885/6/1-10)

Postcard showing Durham Castle from below Framwellgate Bridge, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Photograph of the entrance to Durham Castle from Palace Green, n.d. [1950s]
(1 postcard)


Photograph of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing the Font, Durham Cathedral, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing the Chapter House, Durham Cathedral, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Photograph of Durham Cathedral, boathouse and Framwellgate Bridge from Prebends Bridge, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Photograph of the Galilee Chapel, Durham Cathedral, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Photograph showing Durham Castle and Cathedral from the south, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Durham from Wharton Park, including the viaduct and Cathedral, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Photograph showing Prebends Bridge, Durham, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)

Finchale Abbey (Ref: D/X 1885/6/11-12)

Postcard showing Finchale Abbey, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Finchale Abbey, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)

Sherburn Hospital (Ref: D/X 1885/6/13-16)

Postcard showing Brethren's Quarters, Sherburn Hospital, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing the Gateway, Sherburn Hospital, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing the Dispensary, Sherburn Hospital, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing the Master's House, Sherburn Hospital, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)

Other places in County Durham (Ref: D/X 1885/6/17-27)

Postcard showing the entrance to Auckland Castle, n.d. [early twentieth century] Reverse includes insert showing unidentified bridge with church in the background
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing proposed Primitive Methodist Church and School, Browney Lane, Meadowfield, n.d. [c.1929]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing the park and bandstand, Darlington, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Stepping Stones, Ebchester, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Gibside Hall, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Greencroft Tower, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Hamsterley Hall, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing a fragment of a shell that passed though 2 houses, 37 and 38 Cleveland Road, during the bombardment of Hartlepool on 16 December 1914, 'where it demolished the cooker, frying pan and bacon, table and cloth just ready for breakfast that morning', n.d. [after 1914]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Heworth Village, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing illustration of a lane leading to a house by a river surrounded by trees and fields, caption reads 'With love from Langley Moor', n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)


Postcard showing Stella Hall, Blaydon, n.d. [early twentieth century]
(1 postcard)

Official guides (Ref: D/X 1885/7/1-7)

Spennymoor. Official guide, n.d. [c. 1970]
(1 booklet, printed)


Spennymoor. Official guide, 1974
(1 booklet, printed)


Spennymoor. Official guide, n.d. [c. 1981]
(1 booklet, printed)


Spennymoor. Official guide, n.d. [c. 1990]
(1 booklet, printed)


Great Aycliffe Town Council. Official town guide 1981-1982
(1 booklet, printed)


Sedgefield District. Coats of Arms, n.d. [c. 1990]
(1 booklet, printed)


Shildon. Official Souvenir. 150th Anniversary of Stockton and Darlington Railway, n.d. [c. 1975]
(1 booklet, printed)