The original purchaser of this postcard conveniently wrote some notes on the back that illuminate this scene. He or she writes 'Dear N, The Post Office is by the trees and very quaint it is too. This motor has ceased to run and I'm very sorry, for it is over four miles to the station and it means walking. Hope you are well. Best wishes, MHC'.
Postcard published by W. H. Applebee. Click the postcard to enlarge.
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How lovely to see a then and now that is recognisable. I think many of the problems and inconveniences we encounter in life are actually nothing new. I would assume though that the sender would have had a well made pair of boots (superior to today's) for the long walk.
ReplyDeleteI live in a town that may have a few buildings that stood a hundred years ago, but I doubt highly that they are still in use. This is a fabulous idea, and I'm thrilled to see the setting of commerce that has survived that long!
ReplyDeleteAmazing that the scene hasn't changed all the much
ReplyDeleteThe old bus may have gone but the modern view has not changed that much. Great card.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice "before and after" shot sequence. Usually the "after" looks just terrible, but this time, it seems somewhat preserved!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how similar the two views are.
ReplyDeleteA rare unchanged spot (or so it seems). I like the silly message that might have reached the recipient that very day.
ReplyDeleteWow... the transformation of the vehicles in the two photos, but not the buildings. I love the picturesque villages of England; wouldn't mind walking that 'four miles'....
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy looking for what has changed in these then-now photos. This time not much has changed, but there are some chimneys missing. I've noticed that a lot in your pairings. Even when much has stayed the same, typically chimneys are missing.
ReplyDeleteNice to have the original buildings still standing and looking in good shape.
ReplyDeleteLove then-and-now photos. Good work.
ReplyDeleteWhy is it that older photographs always look more intimate? You always seem to get less space and more subject for your square inch with old photos that with modern ones. It must be something to do with the lens I assume
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