As of 3pm 25th July I’m on 990 cards sent, so I’m expecting to hit the big 1000 soon, and to celebrate I’m doing my first ever lottery. I’ve had a couple of vintage cards for ages, and I’d like them to go to someone who really wants them.
There’s one of Godalming; the inspirational quote on the reverse from the Prime Minister makes me think that this was produced during wartime.
There’s one to celebrate the visit of the Prince of Wales to Ashbourne in 1928, which is a little interesting because the Prince of Wales at the time was the future Edward VIII
And there’s a book of postcards from Aire-sur-la-Lys in France, which I think my grandad must have bought. Judging by the clothes people are wearing in the pictures, I’m guessing it’s around 100 years old.
If you want to be in with a chance of winning these, comment with your name and a number next in sequence from the previous commenter. Once I hit 1000 postcards sent, I’ll update this post and then 24 hours later I’ll draw the lottery.
I’m posting this on the BI forum and it’s open to UK and Irish residents, but if anyone whose profile shows that they live in or around Aire-sur-la-Lys wants to enter then they’re welcome to join in. No entries from elsewhere in the world though please!
As I say, this is my first lottery, so if I’ve missed any vital information please let me know!
#2@EmmaEirene What an incredible lottery. Thank you!
I have another picture of that football game. I love that era in history. His majesty visited our hospital in Leicester (where I trained), the same year, to open a children’s ward.
(Nice to say hello to you too)
Thank you, Steve. I’m so pleased for you and hope you get those final few under your belt soon! These cards are lovely and it’s super-kind of you to share them.
Not participating, but what a wonderful lottery to start with and celebrate your 1k milestone on postcrossing
I love anything vintage and old b&w Postcards are my love)) That Prince Edward VIII card is fantastic!!!
Congratulations
Congrats on reaching this milestone Steve! Amazing cards to offer up too. Theres always something almost otherworldy feeling on looking back on scenes like this
Rather amazingly, GB-1778789 reached New Zealand in only 10 days and became my 1000th sent card, so this lottery will be drawn tomorrow morning, Tuesday 6th July.
#6@tesc
Congratulations Steve that is an incredible achievement
I love vintage cards especially those including people/transport etcthat shows the period rather than just scenery - a type of time travel
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