Catalogue

Picture postcard of a man and woman, and the words of a song entitled Genevieve, sent to Thomas Henry Stephenson, 21 Russell Street, Waterhouses, from Jack, Scarborough, Yorkshire, hoping Tom is alright and that he will like the card as it is his favourite song, 2 February 1904

Picture postcard of two boys sitting on a bed, searching for fleas, entitled: Good sport , sent to T.H. Stephenson, 3 Duncombe Terrace, Ferryhill Station, by Harry, remarking that he is enjoying his holiday and that time is passing very quickly, 26 August 1904

Picture postcard of two people sitting by a fire, entitled: It's nice to have a home of your own and sit by your own fireside, sent to T.H. Stephenson, Goods Office, Waterhouses, by M.C. [Martha Coxon], she hopes he won't be offended by the subject on the card as it was the only type sold, 24 November 1904

Picture postcard of a group of people asleep, entitled: The Trippers return, homeward bound , sent to T.H. Stephenson, Goods Office, Waterhouses, from E.S., expressing the hope that he has had a lovely time in London and is not as tired as the people on the card, 28 November 1904

Picture postcard of Phyllis Dare and her brother, sent to T.H. Stephenson, Goods Office, Waterhouses Station, from E.A.G., apologising for his delay in sending a card, 20 July 1905 Phyllis Dare, (1890 - 1975) was a music-hall star

Picture postcard of Ignacy Paderewski, sent to T.H. Stephenson, Goods Office, Waterhouses Station, from E.A.G., thanks him for the postcard and asks if the cards will continue to come after August, 13 May 1906 Ignacy Paderewski who was born in 1860 in Poland, was a world renowned pianist and composer. He was the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Poland in 1919 and represented Poland at the Paris Peace Conference. Later, during the Second World War he was the Chief of the National Council of Poland in Exile in 1939-1941, when Poland was under joint German and Soviet occupation.

Postcard photograph of scenes from Darlington, entitled: Lifeboat Saturday , sent to T.H. Stephenson, 21 Russell Street, Waterhouses, by T.C., thanks him for the letter which arrived safely, he is going to Whitby for 10 days, and that Harry Coxon started work at Whitby yesterday, 24 July 1906

Picture postcard of an angel, with the words and music of Abide with Me , sent to T.H. Stephenson, 19 Russell Street, Waterhouses, by Martha [Coxon], 151 Hyde Park Street, (Gateshead), thanking her for the photograph and saying he would like to see the person in the photograph as it is some time since they met, 6 May 1908

Picture postcard of a design by Cynicus, entitled: The pioneer railway of the world, Stockton and Darlington , sent to T.H. Stephenson, 19 Russell Street, Waterhouses, by Fred C[oxon], mentioning that it is a long time since they last met, that he is coming to Waterhouses on Sunday with a friend, and sending his regards to Daisy, 25 September 1908 Cynicus was the pseudonym of Martin Anderson, born 1854, in Leuchars, Scotland, and inventor of the comic postcard. He had a company in Tayport, Fife, Scotland, and died in 1932.

Postcard photograph of the Ciff tramway at Saltburn, Yorkshire, sent to T.H. Stephenson, 19 Russell Street, Waterhouses, from Fred [Coxon], mentioning his surprise at learning of Tom's early holiday and expresses the hopes that he enjoyed himself; Miss H. and himself had a lovely day yesterday and hopes to see him (Tom) at Whit, 23 May 1909

Picture postcard of the new woollen dolly, North Shields, sent to T. Stephenson, 20 Russell Street, Waterhouses, by Bob, says he will be free on Saturday and invites Tom for a visit, and that all his Saturdays will be tied up at Sunderland, 6 September 1909

Picture postcard of an angel standing by a waterfall, and the words, abide with me, sent to T. Stephenson, 21 Russell Street, Waterhouses, by M.C. [Martha Coxon], 10 Atharton Street Esplanade, York, says she is keeping her promise and hopes he is behaving well, n.d.

Picture postcard of a family at the seaside, sent to T.H. Stephenson, 19 Russell Street, Waterhouses, from Jack, says the picture on the card is not intended as a prophecy, will write a letter later, and says he can bring the family anytime, n.d.

Picture postcard of Victoria and Queen Streets, Auckland, New Zealand, sent to Miss Lilian Stephenson, Bridge House, Woodland Place, Esh Winning, from her uncle, Tom (Thomas Stephenson), mentioning that he lives in this part of the city, 19 January 1905

Postcard photograph of Gertie Millar, sent to Mrs. Stephenson, 10 Encombe Terrace, Ferryhill Station, by her son, Thomas Stephenson; he hopes his father likes his new work and everyone is well; he expects Sarah to be in Newcastle at the weekend, 21 April 1905 Gertie Millar (1879 - 1952) was an Edwardian music-hall star,

Picture postcard of a young girl leaning against a lamp post, with a verse, entitled: everybody's loved by someone, sent to Miss D. Hall, 2 Market Street Back, Hetton Downs, Hetton le Hole, by T.H. S[tephenson], Llandudno, says he is having a lovely time with good weather and hopes to see her when he gets home, 18 August 1903

Postcard photograph of an unidentified country scene, sent to D. Hall, 10 Percy Street, Hetton le Hole, from T[om], apologises for his mistake, he had meant Wednesday, 28 June 1904

Picture postcard of a woman standing in front of a photographic backdrop of a waterfall, with the words from Lead Kindly Light , sent to D. Hall, 10 Percy Street, Hetton le Hole, from T.H.S[tephenson], Gateshead; he has sent this card as he had not been able to go to Hawes, and is unable to get any holiday next month, as there is no relief available; expects Harry will be in Manchester and asks her if she has to write to Baden House next week, 21 August 1904

Picture postcard of a Surrey homestead near Haslemere, sent to D. Hall, 10 Percy Street, Hetton le Hole, by T.H. S[tephenson]; has received her postcard and is surprised she has not moved, he will be pleased to see Harry on Saturday or from Fencehouses on the Sunday, and has not heard from J.P., 26 August 1904

Picture postcard of a deer and her fawn at the river's edge, sent to D. Hall, Baden House, Hetton le Hole, from T.H. S[tephenson], saying Jack is unable to come at the weekend, and that M.C. [Martha Coxon] is coming over from Fencehouses, 5 October 1904

Picture postcard of a man and woman with a verse, entitled: Marguerite, sent to D. Hall, Baden House, Hetton le Hole, from T.H. S[tephenson], saying he is alright and will come to Hetton on Saturday and has arrived home to let them see that he is still alive, 27 July 1905

Postcard photograph of Maude Fealy, sent to D. Hall, Baden House, Hetton le Hole, by T. S[tephenson], mentioning that he has not heard anything from Fred and does not know why he isn't writing; he is pleased to hear she is to have company as she must be lonely without Lillian, 11 August 1905 Maude Fealy (1883 - 1971) was an American stage actress, appearing in many Shakespearian productions

Postcard photograph of the Primitive Methodist Church, Waterhouses, sent to D. Hall, Baden House, Hetton le Hole, by T. S. [Tom Stephenson], mentioning that he has had a letter from Sarah who says that their mother is a little better, and asks if Lillian came home on Saturday, 23 August 1905

Picture postcard of a white rose, sent to D. Hall, Baden House, Hetton le Hole, by T.H. S[tephenson], with a verse expressing sincere wishes and kindest thoughts, 31 December 1907

Picture postcard of a yellow rose, sent to D. Hall, from T.H.S. with the inscription: 'Friendship binds like a golden chain', n.d.

Letter from J.H. Murray, assistant private secretary, to William Ewart Gladstone, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, London, to John Hall, 1 Market Street, (no location); thanking him on behalf of the Prime Minister for his letter and enclosure of a hymn tune composed by John Hall, and dedicated to Gladstone, 23 August 1893 William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), four times Prime Minister of Great Britain, initially a member of the Tory party, he became a whig in 1852

Postcard photograph of Rowley Bridge, sent to Harry Hall, 10 Percy Street, Hetton le Hole, from Tom, saying 'what price this for a bit of Waterhouses scenery', 12 July 1904

Photograph, carte de visite, of a group of unidentified men, including railway employees, Ferryhill Station, n.d., 1880s Endorsed: John Stephenson, centre front, with beard,

Photograph of a group of unidentified men, n.d., 1900 Endorsed: Ferryhill Station, Thomas Henry Stephenson, centre front

Postcard photograph of a group of unidentified men and women, n.d., 1902

Postcard photograph of a group of unidentified men, n.d., 1912

Postcard photograph of an unidentified country scene in winter, possibly Waterhouses, n.d., 1905

Postcard photograph of the interior of the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Waterhouses, n.d., 1907 The chapel was erected in 1872 and enlarged in 1877

Postcard photograph of the interior of the Primitive Methodist church, Waterhouses, looking towards the organ, n.d., 1907

Postcard photograph of two unidentified couples at the new tennis courts, Waterhouses, n.d., 1920

Picture postcard of Stock Ghyll Force, Ambleside, Cumberland, n.d.

The Adventures of Jackie Robison, humourous stories in the Tyneside Dialect, by W.J. Robson, n.d. The sketches contained in this booklet first appeared in the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle