Further Postcard Messages

Kenmare,Co.Kerry (Copy)

The photographer is poised at the right moment to capture the arrival of a full coach to what is probably a Fair Day in Kenmare. As usual with street scenes inthe Lawrence Collection the photographer positions himself in the middle of the street. The photograph presents a sense of the animation and activity of the moment.(message on back of postcard reproduced here)

Kenmare,Co.Kerry (Copy)

The photographer is poised at the right moment to capture the arrival of a full coach to what is probably a Fair Day in Kenmare. As usual with street scenes inthe Lawrence Collection the photographer positions himself in the middle of the street. The photograph presents a sense of the animation and activity of the moment.(message on back of postcard reproduced here)

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This postcard is dated August 25 1911 and the sender displays a keen interest in local history

Text of postcard:

Motor coach ride 69 miles Killarney to Glengariff Ireland (cost $2.62).

The Earl of Kenmare owns about all this region. I was told his estate in Killarney had 16,000 acres and all his holdings in ireland were over 100,000 acres. He lives mostly in London.

Postcard from Killarney 1944

New Year greetings sent from College Street Killarney to Cumberland in December 1944.

Postcard from Killarney 1944

New Year greetings sent from College Street Killarney to Cumberland in December 1944.

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World War 2 does not appear to impinge greatly on the mood of this postcard. It conveys a great deal of excitement

Text of postcard:

Here's wishing you a v.happy and prosperous New Year.Hope you had a pleasant journey home and that you enjoyed Xmas.

I arrived home on Satd. night after an exciting journey-such crowds i have never seen before.I am enjoying every minute of my holiday and will be looking forward to meeting you in your usual good form.

V.best wishes,

Julia C.

Nelson Street,Tralee 1908 (Postcard message)

This second photogaph offers a number of contrasts and changes to the earlier postcard. It is perhaps ten years later.The townsmen,except for the young boys,show very little interest in the photographer.Indeed they appear to show no interest at all. The sender of the photograph refers to "Mr Donkey and cart standing in the street" The barrels of porter were a common feature of the town in 1908 and for many years later. The trees attached to the Church of Ireland presbytery are now enclosed by a wall which stood until recent times (postcard message )

Nelson Street,Tralee 1908 (Postcard message)

This second photogaph offers a number of contrasts and changes to the earlier postcard. It is perhaps ten years later.The townsmen,except for the young boys,show very little interest in the photographer.Indeed they appear to show no interest at all. The sender of the photograph refers to "Mr Donkey and cart standing in the street" The barrels of porter were a common feature of the town in 1908 and for many years later. The trees attached to the Church of Ireland presbytery are now enclosed by a wall which stood until recent times (postcard message )

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This postcard was sent to a young boy in England in 1908.The sender is entertained by the donkey and cart standing in what was then Nelson Street and now Ashe street after the Irish patriot Thomas ashe.