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A Moment in Time - 2024
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A collection of photographs taken in and around Ormskirk town centre during March and April 2024 to reflect the many changes, large and small which capture a moment in time.
Longstanding Burscough Street business, Shepherd's DIY has closed its doors recently. For many years the shop was owned by Frank Shepherd whose father, William, opened premises in the town centre in 1932. He purchased the shop at 95 Burscough Street in 1946, the business was originally a wholsale enterprise and remained so until 1985 when Frank started the retail side. In 1987 a new wallpaper showroom was opened above the existing shop in what was once a store room. Customers could browse the many wallpaper books in comfort, which included the services of a coffee machine, whilst admiring the ancient oak beams above them. At that time an Ormskirk Advertiser article showcasing the new show room listed the staff as Steve Gay, Billy Dann, John Preden and Ethel Hay.
Before the war the building was the home of Ormskirk Farm Produce and it served as a canteen during the war.
The door of 60 Moor Street has turned pink as a new business called "Retro" prepares to open. Until recently this was the Family Eye Centre, an advertising banner can still be seen on the exterior of the building.
On the other side of Moor Street, Kut 'n' Dunn gent's barbers at number 59 is open as usual after the frontage was boarded over for some time following a car collision.
Empty premises on Moor Street
Elizabeth Moorcroft postcards
See below for a collection of postcards from the early 1900s, as collected by Miss Lily (Elizabeth) Moorcroft - donated, transcribed & annotated by Phil Ball (April 2024).
[Left] Elizabeth Ellen Moorcroft (1887-1971). [Right] James Moorcroft (1852-1919) & Elizabeth Woodcock (1855-1911)
Some biographical notes for Elizabeth Moorcroft:
- Born 2 Mar 1887 Dickinsons Lane, Halsall. Parents James Moorcroft (1852-1919), Farmer, & Elizabeth Woodcock (1855-1911). 6 siblings.
- Baptised 6 Apr 1887 St Cuthbert, Halsall
- 1891 Census - Scholar
- 1901 Census - no occupation quoted
- Confirmed 24 Sep 1902 St Cuthbert, Halsall - First Communion 2 Nov
- 1911 Census - Farmer's Daughter - Dairy work.
- Marriage 24 Apr 1916 St Cuthbert, Halsall husband John Ball (1887-1980), Market Gardener.
- Residence on Marriage The Nursery, Moss Side, Maghull
- Children John (b. 1917) & Helen (b. 1919)
- 1921 Census - House Duties
- 1939 Register - Unpaid Domestic Duties
- Residence from Abt. Apr 1949 1 Gatley Drive, Maghull (with husband - still working at The Nursery)
- Died 31 May 1971
- Burial 3 Jun 1971 • Old Graveyard, Unsworth Chapel, St Andrew's, Maghull.
Postcards...
Scroll through - Click on individual thumbnail for full view
- Cards are numbered in calendar order
- Top row = front - image side of card
- Bottom row = rear - address/message side
- Click on the "paging button" (below thumbnails) to move to a specific card
Phil Ball's transcription, with notes...
| Card No. | Franking date: | Time | Post Office | Address if not the usual... | Sender's name | Sender's address | Sender? | Detail |
| Miss L Moorcroft, Diccinsons Lane, Halsall | ||||||||
| 01 | 24/12/1902 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily A Forrest | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | From Emily A Forrest with love.(Christmas Pcard) | ||
| 02 | 11/03/1903 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily A Forrest | "Rockfield", Maghull. | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | March 9th 1903. Dear Lily, Have you survived the P.P.C. Collection craze. I am collecting & will be very pleased if you will add to my collection. With love Emily A Forrest xx | |
| 03 | 02/04/1903 | 8.45 AM | Ormskirk | Lizzie | How are you. Hoping you hear better news of Maggie ….. (?) Lizzie. | |||
| 04 | 14/04/1903 | 8.15 PM | Formby | A M Knowles | Alice M. Knowles - b. 1881 born & living Formby (1991 Census) | Dear Miss Moorcroft, Just seen it in the paper that the Tueric (?) has left Tenerife for London. Hoping to hear better news of Maggie and that you are all keeping well. Best love from all to all. A M Knowles | ||
| 05 | 16/04/1903 | 3.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily A Forrest | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, I was very sorry to hear of Maggie's illness hope she will soon be better. Hope you had a jolly Easter. Many thanks for P.P.C. With Love Emily A Forrest. | ||
| 06 | 20/05/1903 | 10.45 PM | Liverpool | AMK | Alice M. Knowles - b. 1881 born & living Formby (1991 Census) | My Dear Miss Moorcroft, Glad Maggie is improving, but hope she will soon be able to go home, would you please send us word how she goes on. Love to all. Love A.M.K. | ||
| 07 | 13/06/1903 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | With love from Emily. | ||
| 08 | 23/07/1903 | 2.00 PM | Ormskirk | Jamie Tyrer | James Tyrer born abt 1888 Aughton, living Ormskirk (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Have I not been a long time in sending it. Thanks for yours. With love Jamie Tyrer. | ||
| 09 | 14/08/1903 | 8.00 PM | Ormskirk | J. Tyrer | James Tyrer born abt 1888 Aughton, living Ormskirk (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Thanks for the P.P.C. will you please forgive me for not sending it before. With Love J. Tyrer. | ||
| 10 | 19/08/1903 | - | Tilbury | Cousin Jack | Tilbury Dock | 19/8/03. Wet weather in London. Hoping to see you all soon. Kind regards Cousin Jack. | ||
| 11 | 20/08/1903 | YX 5 | Birkenhead | S.L.Y.P.C. | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Hoping you keep well and that you are managing your work alright; also that you'll write to us soon, lots of news. I remain S.L.Y.P.C. | ||
| 12 | 21/08/1903 | - | Birkenhead | Mag (sister) | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Friday. Dear Lil, I hope you are managing alright now do let me know when you want me you know I want to come home early next week. It would be better if I come to Town Green not so much bother. If I come to Halsall station will you meet me or let one know what you think. Had a letter from Formby this morning. Y.L.S. (Your loving sister) Mag | ||
| 13 | 21/08/1903 | 3.15 PM | Ormskirk | Jamey | James Tyrer born abt 1888 Aughton, living Ormskirk (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Thanks for the P.P.C.. Hope you will like this one. With Love Jamey | ||
| 14 | 26/08/1903 | 9.15 PM | Birkenhead | Unsigned | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Dear Lil, We are coming home on Friday, would have written mother before but were not sure of coming home today & I missed Josh last night. Will be at Halsall somewhere about six o'clock. (Unsigned) | ||
| 15.0 | 28/08/1903 | 5.15 PM | Ormskirk | Jamie T | James Tyrer born abt 1888 Aughton, living Ormskirk (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Thanks for the Post Card. How many have you got. From your Loving Friend, Jamie T. | ||
| 15.1 | 01/09/1903 | - | Aughton | Jessie (handwriting) | Thanks for the P.P.C - Y.L.F.N (?).D. (no signature) | |||
| 16 | 11/09/1903 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | EAF | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, I am very well indeed thank you, hope you are quite well. Glad to hear that your Collection is increasing. E.F. (Emily A Forrest) | ||
| 17 | 23/09/1903 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | EAF | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Many thanks for the P.C. hope you will like this. With love E.A.F. (Emily A Forrest) | ||
| 18 | 24/09/1903 | 6.00 PM | New York | Frank | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Per S.S. Umbria. Dear L, How would you like to be going down this Road. Not get your feet wet like Halsall. Frank | ||
| 19 | 25/09/1903 | 8.00 PM | Ormskirk | Janey T | James Tyrer born abt 1888 Aughton, living Ormskirk (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Thanks for P.P.C. Hope you will excuse for not sending it before. With love from Janey T. | ||
| 20 | 05/10/1903 | 7.15 PM | Aughton | Jessie | Thanks for P.P.C. Jessie | |||
| 21 | 06/10/1903 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, We had been to Tennis the Sat. night that you saw us, it was the last day of the Season, am anxiously looking forward to the next Season. Emily. | ||
| 22 | 09/10/1903 | 8.00 PM | Ormskirk | Janey Tyrer | James Tyrer born abt 1888 Aughton, living Ormskirk (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Hope you will like this card. Thanks for yours. With Love from Janey Tyrer. | ||
| 23 | 31/10/1903 | 5.30 PM | Queenstown | Frank | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Dear Lil, Once more on the homeward run all being well will see you Monday. Yours truly Frank. (P/Card of New Staten Island Ferry-Boat) | ||
| 24 | 16/11/1903 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | EAF | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Awfully sorry that it is too far for you to go Dancing, we are learning a new dance it is so nice. EAF (Emily A Forrest) | ||
| 25 | 03/12/1903 | 3.15 PM | Ormskirk | Minnie | Dear L, Thanks very much for your P.Card I think we will be having skating very soon if it keeps like this, with love from Minnie. | |||
| 26 | 03/12/1903 | 5.15 PM | Paisley | Jess ? (handwriting) | Do you like this view. Hope you all well, (Signature illegible) | |||
| 27 | 10/12/1903 | 3.45 PM | Paisley | Jess ? (handwriting) | I too am very busy preparing for Xmas. Love to all, Yours in haste (Signature illegible) | |||
| 28 | 14/12/1903 | 3.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, I was very much disappointed when the frost disappeared so quickly. Father says he knows Elbow Lane very well. With love from Emily. | ||
| 29 | 19/12/1903 | 6.45 AM | Paisley | Jess ? (handrwriting) | Yes, I was familiar with your view. (not signed) | |||
| 30 | 22/12/1903 | 12.30 PM | Boston, USA | Frank | Per R.M.S. ? | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Sincerely hope you are all well. Yours s. Frank Boston Dec 22nd 03 | |
| 31 | 24/12/1903 | 4.30 PM | - | Minnie | From Minnie with love. | |||
| 32 | 31/12/1903 | 7.00 PM | Southport | C.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | 11.15 we got home Mom. C.R. | ||
| 33 | 04/01/1904 | 10.45 PM | Liverpool | Not signed | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census/Handwriting) | Dear Lily, How is your Collection getting on? I have now 200 P.P.Cs. (no signature) | ||
| 34 | 08/01/1904 | 10.00 PM | Liverpool | Miss Lily Moorcroft, The Old Lolly, Lydiate, L'pool | Frank | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Dear Lil, Was at your house Thursday, sorry you were not at home, but glad to hear you were helping the sick, hope they have (pulled) through & recovered also to see you soon Y.S. (Yours sincerely) Frank. | |
| 35 | 08/01/1904 | 8.30 AM | Southport | Miss L Moorcroft, Old Lollie, Lydiate, Nr. L'pool | Mag (sister) | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Dear Lil, Received your Card, Hope Aunty & Uncle will soon be better. Frank is here & is taking this to the post, have not seen CR or M. may do on Sunday, hoping to see you soon. Y L S (Your loving sister) Maj. | |
| 36 | 08/01/1904 | 1.30 PM | Southport | Miss L Moorcroft, Old Lollie, Lydiate, Liverpool | Cissie | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear L, Thanks for P.C. I did expect to see you on Sunday, how long are you staying in Lydiate. What has become of E.H. has she come back. I am going back a week to-morrow perhaps will be home again before then. I think everybody is about dead at Halsall. Perhaps I will come so much with Father on Monday shall you still be at L if you will you let me have a postcard to tell me. I saw M.G. on Sunday night she was quite jolly talked a lot about G. I am going to Southport this afternoon love Cissie. | |
| 37 | 08/01/1904 | 8.00 PM | Liverpool | Emily (cousin?) | Dear Lil, I am writing you a line to say I got home safe, Hoping you will soon be with us. Y.L.C (Your loving Cousin?) Emily | |||
| 38 | 09/01/1904 | 3.15 PM | Ormskirk | Miss Lily Moorcroft, Old Lolly, Lydiate, Nr. L'pool | Not signed | No message on card. | ||
| 39 | 27/01/1904 | 3.15 PM | Preston | Jess ? (handwriting) | Dear M (? - Pcard addressed to Miss L), Preston is a very dirty place but the Hospital is rather nice & I like it very much have scarcely time to look round we are so busy & only have two hours off duty as from 6.0 am till 9.0 pm I am nearly dead tired running about. | |||
| 40 | 02/02/1904 | 8.00 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Grimes (?) | Annie Livsey Grimshaw (1885-1957) | I hope you like this. Love from Annie Grimes (?) & (?) | ||
| 41 | 02/02/1904 | 3.15 PM | Formby | Frank | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Dear Lil, Will send Album back tomorrow - sorry. I have only got a little in it but did my best. Hope you are well. Yours sincerely Frank. | ||
| 42 | 04/02/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Have you been to any Ball's this season. Lily and I went to one at Sefton last night with the Newsham St Bygrave's & party had a glorious time. With love from Emily. | ||
| 43 | 05/02/1904 | 3.15 PM | Preston | Jess (?) | I am liking it much better now, the Hospital I mean & nothing much is to be seen about the town. Much love from Jess (?) | |||
| 44 | 05/02/1904 | 10.30 PM | Chester Station | K.J. | Have you room for this in your album. K.J. | |||
| 45 | 12/02/1904 | 11.30 AM | Ormskirk | A L Grimshaw | Annie Livsey Grimshaw (1885-1957) | Thank you very much for post card. Love from A L Grimshaw. | ||
| 46 | 13/02/1904 | 9.00 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear Lil, Thanks awfully for the postcard of Halsall Church it was good of it was it not. I was in bed with mumps when it came but I am better now. I hope you are quite well. Father said that you had a bad cold. What do you think of the painting in your album in the daylight. We are having holiday on Monday we are going to a social. I am going to a party on Thursday. We are getting up a play for the end of term. I am a prince. Miss Metcalf is ill in bed with influenza and one of the teachers with mumps. We are having miserable weather. I am sick of lessons & I wish I was back at Halsall. Has anything happened wonderful at Halsall since I came away but I suppose not. Give my love to M.G. Heaps of love C.R. | ||
| 47 | 16/02/1904 4.30 PM | Ormskirk | Not signed | Hope you will like this (unsigned) | ||||
| 48 | 17/02/1904 | 10.45 PM | Liverpool | Not signed | No message or signature. | |||
| 49 | 18/02/1904 | 9.00 AM | Boston, USA | Frank | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Dear Lil, Weather very cold - hope your all well. Frank. | ||
| 50 | 18/02/1904 | 3.15 PM | Ormskirk | E A Gibbons | Ellen Ann Gibbons b. Halsall 3 Apr 1866 died Scarisbrick 8 Sep 1952. Living Summer Wood Lane, Halsall 1901 (Census). | Dear Lilly, Just a line as I promised you on Wednesday night. Sincerely yours E.A. Gibbons. | ||
| 51 | 20/02/1904 | 9.00 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear Lil, Thank you very much for your nice postcard. Anything fresh happening at Halsall. Love from C.R. | ||
| 52 | 25/02/1904 | 2.00 PM | Liverpool | N. Heyes | Dear Lily, glad to hear you arrived at your destination safely the other day have not had time to write, Johnnie is at home, when are you coming to stay with us, before long I hope. How about this for a masher, Lil, rather nice looking, don't you think, remind me sitting on the hay stacks, watching the sham fight. I'm rather afraid Johnnie is fond of a wee drop of hot stuff from his looks. Nell. | |||
| 53 | 27/02/1904 | 7.45 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Thank you very much for postcard. Hope you are keeping well. Love C.R. | ||
| 54 | 02/03/1904 | 8.15 PM | Formby | F.K. | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Formby. Dear L, Hope you are well. Soon be skating. Yours truly F.K. | ||
| 55 | 05/03/1904 | 9.00 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear L, Thank you for your pretty postcard. Is anything stirring at Halsall. We are patiently waiting for six weeks time to come. With much love from C.R. | ||
| 56 | 06/03/1904 | - | Neston | M.M. | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Dear Lil & all, It is snowing here, Kitty will not hear of me coming home tomorrow night, but will go to Chester with her & try to get back time enough. Met F yesterday & he brought one here. L.A. (love all?) M.M. On front of card, different handwriting: Hope you will like this. I might come home sometime before Tuesday next. K.J. | ||
| 57 | 07/03/1904 | 6.45 PM | Chester | M.M. | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Dear Lil, Hope you like this. Will try to be home before it. M.M. | ||
| 58 | 14/03/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, I enjoyed myself very much at the Dance, had a glorious time, coming home. I have been out several times on my bike. With love from Emily. | ||
| 59 | 15/03/1904 | 5.00 PM | Liverpool | Joe P (handwriting confirms) | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | I suppose this is quite familiar (Pcard photo of Halsall Church). I have not seen you for quite a long time. I hope you are coming to this place soon. JJ (?) | ||
| 60 | 15/03/1904 | 8.15 PM | Formby | F.K. | Formby | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Dear L., Another for your collection. Hope you are well. Yours truly J.K. | |
| 61 | 21/03/1904 | 3.15 PM | Ormskirk | Illegible signature | Hope you like this (illegible signature) | |||
| 62 | 24/03/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for the P.C. Have you been in here (Pcard of Hesketh Park, Southport) it is a lovely place. A. Snape | |||
| 63 | 29/03/1904 | 8.15 PM | Formby | F.K. | Formby | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Dear L, To add to your numerous others hoping you are well. Yours sincerely J.N. (?) | |
| 64 | 31/03/1904 | 3.15 PM | Ormskirk | Willie | From Willie | |||
| 65 | 31/03/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Thanks for Post Card. I hope you recognised this. I am sending you this because they have taken the Pill entrance down now & are putting the Queen's monument instead. Nance (?) | |||
| 66 | 06/04/1904 | 2.00 PM | Ormskirk | Annie G. (Grimes?) | Annie Livsey Grimshaw (1885-1957) | Was highly pleased with your. Love from Annie G. | ||
| 67 | 07/04/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for P.C. With love Nance (?) | |||
| 68 | 09/04/1904 | 9.00 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear Lil, I am coming on Thurs only for about a week though. Hope I shall see you then. Hoping you are quite well. Have you had a nice Easter. Love from C.R. | ||
| 69 | 12/04/1904 | 12.15 PM | Liverpool | Joe P (handwriting confirms) | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | Lydiate by sunset, don't it look nice. (signature unreadable). | ||
| 70 | 13/04/1904 | 10.45 PM | Liverpool | F.K. | Formby | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Dear Lil, Thought I would send you a card before I go away. Hope you are well. Yours Sincere from FR. | |
| 71 | 15/04/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for P.C. Hope you got home quite safe Wednesday. With Love … ancer. | |||
| 72 | 18/04/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie G. (Grimes?) | Annie Livsey Grimshaw (1885-1957) | Dear Lillie, I suppose you will know this to be my home (Pcard photo of detached property) but it would have been nicer had the trees all been in leaf. Love from Annie G. | ||
| 73 | 25/04/1904 | AF | Ormskirk | Jinnie H | Dear L, Sending you a P.C. hope you will like it, Yours Jinnie H | |||
| 74 | 25/04/1904 | 12.05 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for your P.C. Hope you will like this view. We were a little tired on Sunday night. With love Nance. | |||
| 75 | 27/04/1904 | - | Helmshore | Hattie | Holly Mount, Helmshore. | Dear Lil, Just a line to say we are alright and enjoying ourselves as much as we can. From yours affectionately. Hattie. | ||
| 76 | 29/04/1904 | - | Helmshore | Hattie | Dear Lil, We were pleased to hear from you, but our holiday will soon be over. With love from Hattie. | |||
| 77 | 29/04/1904 | 8.30 PM | Southport | Annie Snape | Many thanks for your P.C. I like it very much. Nance (?) | |||
| 78 | 04/05/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Jinnie H | Thanks very much for P.C. Hope you will like this one. Ever your Jinnie H. | |||
| 79 | 04/05/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | E A Forrest | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, I don't often ride on Sundays. From E A Forrest with love. | ||
| 80 | 06/05/1904 | 8.30 PM | London | Annie | Annie Livsey Grimshaw (1885-1957) | Love from Annie | ||
| 81 | 07/05/1904 | 10.00 AM | London | Annie G. (Grimes?) | Annie Livsey Grimshaw (1885-1957) | Have had a lovely time. Love from Annie G. | ||
| 82 | 10/05/1904 | 8.00 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for P.C. by the sea. I should have sent you one before now only I have been ill. I think you are having another trip to Churchtown Lil. With love Annie. | |||
| 83 | 14/05/1904 | 9.00 PM | Lincoln | Emmeline | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Thanks for letter much love from Emmeline | ||
| 84 | 15/05/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for P.C.. I don't know when the trip is coming off. With Love Nance (?) | |||
| 85 | 18/05/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Jinnie H | Dear Lil, Hope this card remind you of happy times. Jinnie H. | |||
| 86 | 20/05/1904 | 12.05 PM | Ormskirk | A.J.B. | A J Burgess, Cycle Maker, 44 The Wheeleries, Ormskirk | Please call with cycle for repairs. A.J.B. (Pcard photo of exterior of A.J. Burgess, Cycle Maker). | ||
| 87 | 22/05/1904 | 5.00 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear L, Thanks for your p.c. When are you going C'town. I wish I was there. Please give my love to M.G. with love C.R. | ||
| 88 | 27/05/1904 | 4.30 PM | Southport | Annie Snape | At last I am sending you the P.C. Excuse me not sending it before. Excuse pencil please. With love Nance. | |||
| 89 | 28/05/1904 | 7.15 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear L, Thanks for your p.c.. I am coming to Halsall seven weeks on Thursday. I hope they will not go to C'town before then. With much love from C.R. | ||
| 90 | 03/06/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie G. (Grimes?) | Annie Livsey Grimshaw (1885-1957) | Love from Annie G. | ||
| 91 | 06/06/1904 | 8.00 PM | Ormskirk | Illegible signature | Hope you are well (illegible signature) | |||
| 92 | 07/06/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | E A Forrest | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Sorry that I have not answered your P.C. sooner we are so awfully busy. May is going to be married tomorrow June 8th at 2 O'clock. Lily and I are going to be bridesmaids. With love E A F (Emily A Forrest) | ||
| 93 | 11/06/1904 | 9.00 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear Lil, I had not a p.c. to send you last week. It will not be long before I am at dear Halsall again. Have you got your free wheel yet. Please give my love to M.G. Y.E.F (your ever friend?) C.R. | ||
| 94 | 15/06/1904 | 6.00 PM | Southport | Annie Snape | Many thanks for the comic P.C. I suppose you will have been to see the 'wheel. What did you think of Mary on Sunday night. With love Dance (?) | |||
| 94.1 | 17/06/1904 | 4.30 PM | Ormskirk | No signature | No message - No signature | |||
| 95 | 21/06/1904 | - | - | S.M. | Dear Lilly, Don't you think this how they sing at Halsall Church. I am not going to West Kirby. With love S.M. | |||
| 96 | 21/06/1904 | 5.00 PM | Douglas, IOM | E.A. | Patricroft House, Woodville Terrace, Douglas, IOM | Tuesday. Dear Lilly, We arrived safe yesterday after a rough passage I was sick but James stood it well. He is quite at home. Mrs Chappell enquired very much from this and your father & mother. Love to all and kisses from James. E.A. | ||
| 97 | 30/06/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Thanks for P.C. I could not get the one you wanted by Nellie is going to try and get it for me. Love Nance. | |||
| 98.0 | 02/07/1904 | 9.0 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear L, Do you like this? I shall soon be at home now, have you been to C'town yet do you know when you are going. J.C.F (&) C.R. | ||
| 98.1 | 02/07/1904 | 11.45 AM | Dublin | No signature | No message - no signature. | |||
| 99 | 05/07/1904 | 11.05 AM | Bolton | C.F. ? | Dear Lil, Thank you for your "Crow". If you like ppc'ards let me know through Mag. Yours CF | |||
| 100 | 06/07/1904 | - | Strandolen, Ireland | H (Hettie?) Moorehead | I was glad to hear from Willie Lee that you were well. I heard that W L intended to come across this Summer. Mrs Lee will give you news concerning me on Saturday. H (Hettie?) Moorehead | |||
| 101 | 07/07/1904 | 8.10 PM | Bolton | Not signed but C.F. ? handwriting | No message | |||
| 102 | 08/07/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for P.C. I would have sent you one of Marie but I have not got one by me. Lil it is the trip on Tuesday the 12th & I hope you will get to some for I have told Mrs Brook you are going. I was going to get you a ticket on Sunday, it is the same price as last year, do come. Let me know if I have not to get you a ticket Lil. With Love Annie Dance (?) | |||
| 103 | 12/07/1904 | 6.15 AM | Bolton | C.F. ? | Dear Lil, Will let you have ppcards of ? Some time this week if possible. G.M. | |||
| 104 | 13/07/1904 | 10.30 AM | Chester Station | K.J. (handwriting) | Doesn't this remind you of a jolly time spent in the I.O.M. | |||
| 105 | 13/07/1904 | 6.45 PM | Bolton | C.F. ? | Dear Lil, How will this do? (signature illegible) | |||
| 106 | 13/07/1904 | 6.45 PM | Bolton | C.F. ? | Dear Lil, One more for your collection (signature illegible) | |||
| 107 | 15/07/1904 | 9.30 PM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear L, I am coming home on Friday so it will not be long now. Is it not glorious weather. C.R. | ||
| 108 | 18/07/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Dear L, Thanks for P.C. did you enjoy yourself at the rush - I never gave you that 3d but I will give it to you the first time I see you. We had a fine time at C. town I had another D. ride & the seat did not come off. With Love Annie. | |||
| 109 | 18/07/1904 | 7.00 PM | Lincoln | Not signed | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | No message or signature. | ||
| 110 | 19/07/1904 | - | Skelmersdale | N. Heyes | Dear Lily, Pleased to receive your P.C. Am thinking of coming to the Sports so shall look forward to seeing you if I do. Yes, I am collecting P.C. so hope you will not forget. Am going to Blackpool in a fortnight for a few days so will send you some from there. N. Heyes. | |||
| 111 | 25/07/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Maggie | Libbie & I started for Halsall yesterday but only arrived as far as the Kings Arms (sounds bad doesn't it!) when it looked very like a thunderstorm coming on. We stayed for tea with Mr. S then went back to our Church very much disappointed. Love from Maggie. Were you in Liverpool last Tuesday? Joe & I were in the Marine display on the river on the catonic, saw them fine. Love M. | |||
| 112 | 25/07/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | E A Forrest | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, Many thanks for the pretty P.C. I hope you will like this, hope you had a good time on Saturday. With love from Emily. With love from E. A. Forrest | ||
| 113 | 30/07/1904 | 7.15 PM | Blackpool | N Heyes | Arrived at Blackpool this morning. Enjoying myself immense. N Heyes. | |||
| 114 | 31/07/1904 | 8.30 PM | Llandudno | Bob | Brother - Robert Moorcroft (1880 - 1943) | Dear Lil, Hoping you are enjoying yourself. Yours BOB. | ||
| 115 | 03/08/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Hettie | Many thanks for P.C. Sorry have not answered before. Hope you will forgive me this time. With best love from your sincere friend Hettie | |||
| 116.0 | 05/08/1904 | 6.15 PM | Bolton | C.F. ? | Dear L, And you another (signature illegible) | |||
| 116.1 | 05/08/1904 | - | Ormskirk | S.M. | Centre: G.Baldwin (?), J.H., between legs illegible, & S.M. I'f I'm not mistaken you are off to this land I.O.M. mind you do not take in with one like this so in for a good old time…….will have a nice holdiday tell M & Hil. Mr Cropper from Aughton……will be his this Sunday so cannot come down. Tell Aunt...the house....come.... | |||
| 117 | 09/08/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Illegible signature | (No message - illegible signature) | |||
| 118 | 10/08/1904 | 11.45 AM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for PC. Hope you have enjoyed your little self. With kindest regards from …. Ance (?). | |||
| 119 | 11/08/1904 | 4.15 PM | Chester | Joe P | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | I am here for a few days. I have had a very nice holiday, Kind Regards Joe P. | ||
| 120 | 12/08/1904 | 8.00 PM | Ormskirk | Illegible signature | Kind regards (illegible signature) | |||
| 121 | 15/08/1904 | 9.00 PM | Blackburn | Ethel | 1 Beverly Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn | Ethel Farquhar b. 1885 Darwen - living 1 New Chapel Street, Mill Hill (1911 Census) | Dear Lilly, Hope you arrived home safe. We had a splendid voyage back. Hoping we shall soon see each other. I remain your affect friend Ethel. | |
| 122 | 16/08/1904 | 3.15 PM | Liverpool | Mrs Moorcroft, Farmer, Halsall, Nr. Ormskirk | Nellie | Dear Aunt, Sorry to say unable to come tomorrow can't get off. Nellie | ||
| 123 | 17/08/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | 16/8/04. Many thanks for P.C. Hope you will like this one. Just think of me tomorrow afternoon. I am going collecting or rather to get my head blown off. With love Dance (?) | |||
| 124 | 19/08/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Kindest Regards Nance (?) | |||
| 125 | 22/08/1904 | 10.30 PM | Chester Station | K.J. | D. L., Did you enjoy yourself in I.O.M. should so like to go with M this time but cannot manage it. Will you come later on & stay a weekend with me by the sad sea waves. K.J | |||
| 126 | 25/08/1904 | 12:00 AM | Lincoln | E.R. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | A Wallows - much love - write soon (no signature but handwriting C.R.) | ||
| 127 | 26/08/1904 | 5.00 PM | Liverpool | Not signed (Joe P handwriting) | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | I had a very nice time (nothing more written & no signature) | ||
| 128 | 29/08/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | From Emily with love. | ||
| 129 | 30/08/1904 | 8.45 PM | Bootle | Emily H. | Dear Lil, I hope to see you at the end of next week if you can possibly do so. I have got a pipe for old Tom and a cake of tobacco. I hope you will like this card. Emily H. | |||
| 130 | 30/08/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for P.C. were you tired after your walk on Sunday night. With Love J Dance (?) | |||
| 131 | 30/08/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Miss Ivy Howard c/o Mr. Moorcroft, Dicconson's Lane, Halsall | I.H. | Dear Lary, Received your p.c. tonight. My toothache is better. Ready for tomorrow. I.H. | ||
| 132 | 01/09/1904 | - | Ormskirk | F.H.D. | Thanks for P.P.C. J.L. (? Love?) F.H.D. | |||
| 133 | 01/09/1904 | 6.15 PM | Ormskirk | Illegible signature | To add to your collection (signature illegible) | |||
| 134 | 02/09/1904 | 3.13 PM | Southport | Miss J Moorcroft, Diccinson's Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk | I.J. | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | How does this look (sketch of horse & cart) for holding six pity poor horse. Did you get home alright on Wed night? Are you going into S'port tomorrow (Sat). I saw the letters at P.O. last night. Have you had any more p.c's from W.W. Love from I.J. (?) | |
| 135 | 02/09/1904 | 10.0 PM | Southampton | F.K. | Frank Knowles b. Formby 27 Dec 1878. Living Browse Road, Formby (Liverpool, England, Crew Lists 1905-1911) | Dear L, Just a remembrance to the unforgotten - hoping you are well - Y Truly F. K | ||
| 136 | 04/09/2004 | 12.30 AM | Liverpool | Willie | William Henry Blundell (1887-1940) - 1911 Census confirms signature on 2 cards & art | Dear L, Received your P.C. & note remarks. I was under the impression that Tom was writing to you. Shall reprimand him severely. Regret having caused you grief. Yes I was a little tired but have regained normal strength. Have not seen Tom since he is on late. Thank M for her P.C. Willie. | ||
| 137 | 05/09/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | E. Rhodes | Moss Lane, Halsall | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear Lil, I cannot come down to-morrow because I am going to Littleboro to see about my costume. I have been wondering if that was S.W's initials on that p.c. I wonder if he will …… on this. When next we meet in S'port we shall having something to talk about. With love B. Rhodes. | |
| 138 | 06/09/1904 | 5.00 PM | Liverpool | Joe P (handwriting confirms) | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | J.J. (no message) | ||
| 139 | 10/09/1904 | 4.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Dear Lil, Many Thanks for P.C. I have something to tell you when I see you, nothing very much, so don't get excited. Kindest Regards (Signature unreadable). How many PC actually you got. | |||
| 140 | 14/09/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | S.M. | Dear L, Sorry no C--p in these cards. With l--- yours as usual S.M. (--- = a short line) | |||
| 141 | 15/09/1904 | - | Liverpool | Joe P. | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | I don’t quite understand your postcard, unless I meant "holidays" after "my" & I had a reply to that from you if I remember rightly. Kind Regards yours etc. Joe P. | ||
| 142 | 15/09/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Thanks awfully for P.C. The news is that you have not paid for the Mag's for this year & Miss B. wishes me to tell you. So it is not very much. With love Nance. | |||
| 143 | 19/09/1904 | 6.45 PM | Douglas, IOM | Bob | Brother - Robert Moorcroft (1880 - 1943) | It's a grand day Lill. Yours Bob. | ||
| 144 | 19/09/1904 | 6.45 PM | Douglas, IOM | Mrs Moorcroft, Dicconsons Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk | Bob | Brother - Robert Moorcroft (1880 - 1943) | I.O.M. Dear Mother, We had a splendid voyage, we are staying Avondale. Yours Bob. | |
| 145 | 20/09/1904 | 8.20 AM | Douglas, IOM | Bob | Brother - Robert Moorcroft (1880 - 1943) | Plenty of Girls Lil. Yours BoB. | ||
| 146 | 21/09/1904 | 6.30 PM | Walton Road P.O., Liverpool | W.B. | William Henry Blundell (1887-1940) - 1911 Census confirms signature on 2 cards & art | Dear Lil, Tom & I have decided to come on Sunday but I do not know which way I will come back. Just drop a line, and let me know what would be about the best time to assure. Don't know whether Alf is going or not. We are playing football @ Aughton on Sat kick off 5.0 pm. Remember me to all interested. Hope you are now in perfect health yours W.R. | ||
| 147 | 23/09/1904 | 12.15 PM | Liverpool | Not signed | 323 Hawthorne Road, Bootle | DL, I received P.C. Please forgive me. Hope to see you Sunday. I suppose Will has written. I went with him to their harvest last night. Good singing form. | ||
| 148 | 23/09/1904 | 12.15 PM | Liverpool | N.J. | Will see you on Sunday evening about six. Best wishes in haste N.J. | |||
| 149 | 23/09/1904 | 7.30 PM | Southport | Not signed | Will this suit better. It is to compensate for the disgusting two a few weeks back. Please accept as a favour from "A Friend". | |||
| 150 | 28/09/1904 | - | Maghull Station | Hettie | Hope you will like this. With love Hettie | |||
| 151 | + | 8.0 PM | Bolton | Mag | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Dear L, Arrived all safe had not time to get one last night, went to the Theatre, & have been out two lovely rides, Maggie G. & I have been to Rivington Pike today, it is lovely, love to all Mag (possibly Maj). | ||
| 152 | 29/09/1904 | - | Blackpool | Mrs Achers, Moss Lane, Halsall | Illegible signature | Dear Nurse, Hope you are all well. (Illegible signature) | ||
| 153 | 30/09/1904 | 1.30 PM | Ormskirk | S.M. | Dear Lil, Thanks so much for P C. Do come up Sat, am going to Sefton this afternoon & then we make it up about Sunday. Had a card from M.G. this morning. With love S.M | |||
| 154 | 01/10/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Many thanks for P.C. Don't worry about the i (? Symbol) it is quite alright. Hope you were enjoying yourself last Sunday. Dance (?) | |||
| 155 | 04/10/1904 | 5.45 PM | Bolton | Not signed but C.F. ? handwriting | Dear Lil, Mag will tell you about the Album. Will try and get a few more sketches …... although I cannot put anything in. Ask Mag why? | |||
| 156 | 04/10/1904 | 5.45 PM | Bolton | Illegible signature but C.F. ? | Dear Lil, another for your collection (signature illegible) | |||
| 157 | 05/10/1904 | - | Skelmersdale | N. Heyes | Hope you have not forgotten the bazaar. If you have done me anything please let me know as soon as you can. N. Heyes | |||
| 158 | 06/10/1904 | A4 | Birkenhead | S.M. | Dear Lil, I have had a good time, we arrived in Oct least I did half pasty. He seen Miss C.R. home. With love S.M. | |||
| 159.0 | 07/10/1904 | 4.15 PM | Southport | Emily | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, I am staying at S'port for a week with the Tweddel's am having a good time. From Emily. | ||
| 159.1 | 08/10/1904 | 5.00 PM | Bradford | C.F. ? | No message | |||
| 159.2 | 08/10/1904 | 5.00 PM | Bradford | C.F. ? | No message | |||
| 159.3 | 08/10/1904 | 5.00 PM | Bradford | C.F. ? | No message | |||
| 159.4 | 08/10/1904 | 5.00 PM | Bradford | C.F. ? | Dear Lil One more. Signature illegible. | |||
| 160 | 18/10/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Dear L, Thanks for P.C. I must tell you about the new Sunday School we have got now a-days. Nothing so common as us giving to the School's we go to the Rectory - a bit of class about that. Would like to see you some Sunday before, Perhaps you would like to meet us out some time. Kindest regards Nance (?) | |||
| 161 | 19/10/1904 | 5.00 PM | Liverpool | Joe P (handwriting confirms) | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | J.J. (no message) | ||
| 162 | 20/10/1904 | 3.15 PM | Ormskirk | M.J. | Thanks for your P.C. are you alive and kicking. Hope you are better. Will see you on Sunday. From your faithful chum M J | |||
| 163 | 21/10/1904 | 6.15 AM | Bolton | Tom | Dr Lil, Heard from "J"W lately? Must have got lost again, to me, you will laugh if you come to Lyd. On Saty. See Ciss, Mag also, Lyd: Committee walking, majority old crocks, we may find "J"W. Don't forget. Tom. | |||
| 164 | 22/10/1904 | 7.30 PM | Aughton | Miss L Moorcroft, c/o Miss Johnson, Convalescent Home, Parkgate, Cheshire | Maj (sister?) | Dear L, The Postman found the letter I gave you to post by our Gate, he turned back asked me if it was mine. I suppose you will be wondering about it in haste, Yours Maj. There was a postcard from Bolton from T.T. (?) he is coming home today. | ||
| 165 | 26/10/1904 | 11.30 AM | Ormskirk | Miss L Moorcroft, Convalescent Home, Parkgate, Cheshire | M.M. | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Mrs Cropper said I had to tell you to go to Irby (Wirral) you & Kitty, you could hire a bike. I missed Postman yesterday, I am afraid this won't be time enough. When are you coming home. Y.L.S. M.M. | |
| 166 | 31/10/1904 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Mary | Hope you enjoyed yourself last week. Y S L (?) Mary | |||
| 167 | 01/11/1904 | 7.30 PM | Ormskirk | Annie Snape | Dear Lil, Hope you have enjoyed yourself while you have been away. I have not told Miss Blundell you are coming but I will as soon as I get the opportunity. I am sure she will be pleased. Home to see you at the P. L Wed. With Love Dance (?) | |||
| 168 | 05/11/1904 | 9.00 PM | Lincoln | Annie | Dearest Lil, Many thanks for your p.c. I was so pleased to hear from you again. Am writing to Cis this week. Don't forget to write again soon. Much Love Annie xxx (also written near top of card is: How is Charlie) | |||
| 169 | 10/11/1904 | 6.05 AM | Bolton | Tony | Dear Lil, Please see letter to Ciss & write for return. Did you enjoy yourself at Chis. When reading letter don't neglect your meals. Rem once may (?). Tony | |||
| 170 | 02/12/1904 | 7.30 PM | Aughton | L. (Cousin ?) | Dear L, Many thanks for PPC. I will go down on Sunday it being any kind of a day to turn out hoping to see you with love to all YLC - L | |||
| 171 | 00/00/1904 | - | Aughton | Liz (Cousin?) | Dear L, Will you tell Bob Uncle is very bad again, hoping your knee is better. Y.L.C Liz | |||
| 172 | 09/02/1905 | 2.45 PM | Liverpool | Joe P | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | I hope you are keeping out of mischief. How do you like this. I could not recognise her from this, seeing her from the stage. Kindest regards Yours & C Joe P | ||
| 173 | 17/02/1905 | - | - | M.A. | Dear L, Glad you got home all right the other week. I took your book to Woolton this week. I will forward it on to you when I get it back. Love to M & self M.A. | |||
| 174 | 26/04/1905 | 7.30 PM | Littleborough | Ciss | Mary Emmeline Rhodes b. 1890 Whitchurch Hants living Carr Moss Lane, Halsall (1911 Census) | Dear L, I have been a long time in sending you a p.c. I hope you will like this. I am coming home tomorrow from Ciss. | ||
| 175 | 05/05/1905 | 11.15 AM | Maghull Station | Maggie | Lydiate 5/5/05. How are you Lily, all this time? I suppose you will be quite busy now. Have you done much cycling lately? Joe & I were out Sefton way on Tues evening. Had a lovely spin. Be sure and let ma know when the open air services are to be (or is to be). How is M? Why don't you call & see us when in Lydiate? I heard tell of your passing. Did you go anywhere Easter Mon. A party of use went to Rabey-Mere, Cheshire. Enjoyed ourselves immensely - only it was rather cold. Hope this weather will continue. Nice and fine today. Write soon to your old friend Maggie. | |||
| 176 | 25/08/1905 | 2.30 PM | Whitchurch | Not signed | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | No message & unsigned | ||
| 177 | 02/09/1905 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily A Forrest | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, My collection is getting on fine. I have now 128 P.Cs. How many have you. Hope you will like this. With Love Emily A Forrest | ||
| 178 | 10/10/1905 | 3.00 PM | Liverpool | Joe P (handwriting confirms) | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | I hope you did not have a fit on Sunday night. Wasn't the singing fine? Het says you are coming up some Sat night let me know before you do think of coming up. Hope you arrived home safely. Kindest regards to your sister. I am yours most sincerely (signature illegible) | ||
| 179 | 22/11/1905 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily A Forrest | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lily, How did you enjoy yourself at Douglas? We had a champion time at Croydon, we went to London every day except Sunday. With love from Emily A Forrest. | ||
| 180 | 17/12/1905 | 8.30 PM | Maghull Station | Emily A Forrest | Emily A Forrest b. Lydiate 1885 - living Rock Field, Maghull (1911 Census) | Dear Lill, Have you been to any dances this season. I was at one last Friday night at Aintree Institute had a champion time. With love from Emily A Forrest with love. P.S. Hope you are quite well. | ||
| 181 | 28/12/1905 | 2.45 PM | Liverpool | Joe P. | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | L'pool 27.12.05. Hope you arrived safely, and had a good rest both your sister and yourself. I did not have a good rest though, only 2 hours and I feel now as though I would like the couch from Rigbys here with somebody nice on it (you for instance). Try to come on Thursday if you can possibly & tell Miss Mag too, Wishing you a Happy New Year from yours always Joe P. | ||
| 182 | 05/01/1906 | 5.00 PM | Liverpool | Joe P | Joseph James Prescott (1870-1931) b. Halsall d. Ormskirk Reg. District - assumed Scarisbrick (1911 Census) | We are trying to get another dance for sometime this month end or the beginning of next, will let you know what day is fixed. Hope you & your sister will be there. Are you going to the football social at Aughton. We are I think. Ask your sister when the Hospital dance is to be. With kindest regards to her & yourself from Yours etc. Joe P. | ||
| 183 | 12/04/1906 | 12.50 PM | Bootle | N. Heyes | Dear L, ? And come Friday, if so come very early. If you have a friend you would care to bring too do so by all means. With love YLC Nell | |||
| 184 | 11/07/1906 | 9.15 PM | Birmingham | Miss Moorcroft, Dicconson's Lane, Halsall - card for Maggie | Not signed | Olton, Warwickshire | Dear Maggie, many thanks for letter. I am going to Phillies on Sunday. You must run over after School you & Lilly. I am coming home & am staying at my sisters. She is going away & leaving me the house to myself. Saturday will soon be here. With much love yours | |
| 185 | 08/08/1906 | 12.15 PM | Liverpool | S Haslam (?) | Have been expecting to hear from you all week. Hope you are all well. Kindest regards to all from S Haslam (?) | |||
| 186 | 30/10/1906 | PM | Chester Station | Mag | Sister - Margaret Ann Moorcroft (1878 - ) | Dear L, Arrived all safe, got my h, and I am sure it is yours, but I shall call tomorrow, it doesn't look bad, but a lot of lace in like that Black one in the summer. Will be home in good time Y.L.S. Mag | ||
| 187 | 18/07/1908 | 5.30 AM | Ormskirk | Gertie | Dear L, No doubt you will think I've forgotten you but such is not the case. Could you come down tomorrow afternoon or if not then come after tea that is weather permits. I've been busy just lately. I've not been able to come. With much love Gertie. | |||
| 188 | 11/01/1912 | - | Harewood | S.B. (?) | Harewood Gardens, Leeds | Weds, How are you progressing. I'm just knocking along, of course feeling a little bit on my own. I can guess where Jack is tonight see that it is Weds. Howith S B (?). H. Hall | ||
| 189 | 27/08/1912 | 8.0 PM | Conway | J.B. | This would be a fine place to spend a few day what do you say. JB (?) | |||
| 190 | 29/10/1912 | 7.0 PM | Liverpool | J.B. | Did not finish until after six. I have to go tomorrow so will be late when I get down. JB. | |||
| 191 | 25/03/1913 | 8.00 PM | Maghull Station | J.L. (?) | Old Lollie Lydiate | Dear Lil, Just had P.C. from Nellie, she can't get away this week but hopes to see you next Wednesday all being well. We are busy setting today, had a very busy day yesterday, fond love from JL (?) |
