tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post8597672401393569101..comments2024-03-28T09:28:18.455+00:00Comments on Postcards Then and Now: Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, The Tram Terminus, c1907Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556727166267551805noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-65439066231008609052012-12-11T04:22:44.632+00:002012-12-11T04:22:44.632+00:00A super photo, Howard, and another accidental pres...A super photo, Howard, and another accidental preservation of shop buildings that seem more deserving of demolition. I like the boy standing in the street next to the tram. The tram drivers must have attracted the attention of many a boy's daydreams.Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-91148921303706024692012-12-10T13:34:49.939+00:002012-12-10T13:34:49.939+00:00I think they were better back in those days to tak...I think they were better back in those days to take photos of everyday situations for postcards!Monica T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08689139847780132966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-62506085657043571532012-12-10T05:54:57.338+00:002012-12-10T05:54:57.338+00:00That is such a great shot with all the children st...That is such a great shot with all the children standing around. Imagine the photographer trying to get them to all stand still.Tattered and Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208918251232477186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-45885057191726317702012-12-09T20:26:56.370+00:002012-12-09T20:26:56.370+00:00I'm sure you selected this postcard because of...I'm sure you selected this postcard because of the workwear of the tram driver and the boots ad for Smith & Browns ;)<br />A well restored card. Obviously we don't know how well you did this because we don't know the original. But it certainly looks great!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512412669995490110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-75844557764568240932012-12-09T14:57:49.648+00:002012-12-09T14:57:49.648+00:00I'd love to prowl around in that shop -- all m...I'd love to prowl around in that shop -- all manner and kind of things to buy! Great old postcard, and fascinating to see the same place now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658880722411505714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-68170352385772252912012-12-09T04:29:19.761+00:002012-12-09T04:29:19.761+00:00What a fun and interesting postcard! I love the d...What a fun and interesting postcard! I love the detail. You did a great job restoring it.Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-12431277816172218762012-12-08T16:54:47.930+00:002012-12-08T16:54:47.930+00:00That is the most interesting picture. The stone h...That is the most interesting picture. The stone house, the kids, the double decker tram; the shops. Wow!<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-52283886174700223552012-12-08T14:58:36.032+00:002012-12-08T14:58:36.032+00:00The goods hanging up outside the hardware shop are...The goods hanging up outside the hardware shop are fascinating in themselves.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-23359752589297301192012-12-08T12:07:17.374+00:002012-12-08T12:07:17.374+00:00How I would love to travel back to ride on the tra...How I would love to travel back to ride on the tram and to browse round the shop with the baskets etc hanging up! What a great postcard.Lisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562101358640638937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-53245864378393350312012-12-08T09:42:58.287+00:002012-12-08T09:42:58.287+00:00It is not only old images that can transport you b...It is not only old images that can transport you back but place names also. I had not thought of Mansfield Woodhouse for decades but on reading your post I was instantly transported back to Sheffield railway station and hearing the long list of stopping stations on departing trains.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-84314632677750821612012-12-08T01:24:42.218+00:002012-12-08T01:24:42.218+00:00I love the blue paint job on the modern image. Ver...I love the blue paint job on the modern image. Very classy.<br />NancyNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-34588293027039942402012-12-08T00:08:47.757+00:002012-12-08T00:08:47.757+00:00When I look at the recent street view it's har...When I look at the recent street view it's hard to see that there's enough room for a tram!Boobookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395043246338753023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484198747535822445.post-91709451174138005792012-12-07T23:42:17.117+00:002012-12-07T23:42:17.117+00:00You've done a great job on the restoration! Do...You've done a great job on the restoration! Don't you love it when the shadows fall into place and you can really see the image for what it was? I find it rather thrilling.Kat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.com