Not a bad day to visit Swanage – I'm back there tomorrow to give a talk but the forecast is overcast with the chance of drizzle.

Sent from Guelph, Ontario in 1911 to Faringdon, Berkshire: "This is a view of the town I am living in just now. I hope you are well. I have not heard anything of you for such a long time." #PostedInThePast

So lovely to be out and about today – in Wimborne to give a talk.

Regent Street, Swindon, posted to Ramsgate: Dear Friend, Here is your names: Mrs Rose Righter Mrs Daisy Mrs William Janes I am yours truly Mrs Southern. #PostedInThePast

Green Market, Halifax, Nova Scotia posted in 1911 to Andover, Massachusetts Having a fine time. Lots going on here. Start for the country tomorrow. Had fine trip. #PostedInThePast

Dunfermline's Carnegie Baths, posted in 1915 to Harold Eccles, Jarrow on Tyne: Dear Harold, hope you are keeping well. #PostedInThePast

Lovely morning in Sherborne. Incredibly warm (as it was on this day a few years ago before Dorset came to a standstill due to heavy snow).

Happy #PostboxSaturday from Fiddleford near Sturminster Newton in Dorset!

Something a little different for this week's #PostboxSaturday: The 'post office' at Ausable Chasm, NY. The card was posted in 1910 to Chicago. #PostedInThePast

This is such a lovely little card, posted in July 1917 to Elsie in Nottingham: "Well, I have not much to say. Hope you are plodding on alright." #PostedInThePast

Posted from Brussels in 1910: "I did not think I should come to Brussels this year, but business has gone arm in arm with pleasure and here I am." Sent to the Webb sisters in Colchester. #PostedInthePast

Thanks for the follow, @rachaellitherland.bsky.social – hope you like this postcard of Miles Clock Tower – sent to Mrs Summers at the gas works in Chew Magna. "A long journey, heavy rain, diverted to Dawlish, but a safe arrival in September 1912." #PostedInThePast

Clifton Suspension Bridge – posted to Miss Middleton C/O Messrs Hadland Davis, High Street, Exeter: "We have Miss Head up here from S Hants. Says she knows you." #PostedInThePast

Lynmouth, posted in 1908 to Mrs Barnicut, Shortacross Nr Liskeard, Cornwall: Have said farewell to your sister. We have had a pleasant time with her. Very glad you managed it for us, we have 2 hrs to wait at Okehampton. Hope to get home for 5.30. #PostedInThePast

A Thomas Cook marketing postcard of Rome's Forum, sent pre-WWI to an engineer in Darlington. "Rome and back for ten guineas including accommodation!" #PostedInThePast

Monkey Puzzle Tree, Bermuda sent to Master C Brook, Culver St, Colchester: Will write later. Many thanks for your letter. Sorry to hear Maud is so ill. Trust she is now better. #PostedInThePast

#PostboxSaturday from Manchester.

Happy #PostboxSaturday from Yetminster!

Despite the image, this is a very romantic card. It was posted in 1911 to Miss E Tommins, 32 Percy Street, Hull: Got caught in the rain last night going home. See you to night as soon as possible after 7. C has returned. WBLAKF [With Best Love And Kisses Forever] George XXXXXX

London's National History Museum, posted in 1904 to Miss Mitchell in Norwich. I can just imagine you are longing for holidays. Please thank dear Auntie for parcel. #PostedInThePast

Looking forward to visiting Wimborne soon – it's me to a 'T'!

Sent in 1910 to Miss Sadler, Thorndyke Street, Concord, New Hampshire from Mrs Crowley: "Lincoln’s Birthplace, Springfield, Illinois – one of many postcards that linked to America's Civil War." #PostedInThePast #Lincoln was born #OTD in 1809.

Posted in 1907 to Miss Stockman, Hamilton Road, Bishopstoke: Thank you for PC. Hoping you are enjoying yourself up to the present. I must tell you I am. Give my love to Annie. Don't know what you mean about pins so good. Bye.

Christchurch Priory, sent in 1917 to Mrs Black, Grand Avenue, Southampton by her son, Douglas: To Mother with love from Douglas. Douglas's grandfather was the watercolourist, Edwin Black. #PostedInThePast

Studland, Dorset sent in 1905 to Miss B Rogers, West Street, Poole: I had a grand sail. #PostedInThePast

Interesting message regarding 'terrible news… I don't think the ship sunk, something was wrong his works. I have put a note in with your clothes'. #PostedInThePast on 2nd March 1917.

Popped to Yetminster today for a client's book launch. Lovely little village – and of course it was wonderful to finally meet Arminal Dare, the author. We've worked together for years but never met. Good luck with 'What Price Freedom?'!

Happy #PostboxSaturday!

Charles Dickens' birthplace, Portsmouth – Sent to William in Brickiln Farm, Shipley: "Dear Willie, I hope you did not think I was dead because I can assure you I am very much alive at present. I hope you like this one. I will send you something comical next." #PostedInThePast

Posted in 1950 to 3 Albion Place, Whitby: Having a good time with lovely digs. We had a lovely journey and enjoyed the ride. But so far the weather is not good. #PostedInThePast

Posted to Nellie in Portsmouth in 1920: Just had Daddy's card to say you are home. We are all so pleased to know you are better. I shall be sending you some fish in a day or two. #PostedInThePast

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Dorchester, sent to 10 Firs Glen, Bournemouth in 1903. No message written. #PostedInThePast

Swanage Pier, posted in 1925 to Miss Conway, Bath: Am very charmed indeed with Swanage. You should spend a holiday here. You would be delighted. We have a lovely view from our bedroom window. #PostedInThePast

Posted to Lydia in 1912: Dear L and E, Thanks for PC. From Bow Wow XXXXXX XXX XXX #PostedInThePast

I might use this card when I talk at Wareham's museum in March. It was posted in 1918 to Arram: "Guess you don't know how to Wareham." #PostedInThePast

A short drive to Shillingstone to check some details and have a sandwich at the station. Floods are starting to recede.

Spotted in Piddlehinton – I have one of these in my garden. #PostboxSaturday

Ascension d’un Glacier Posted in 1906 to Coventry. This is to make you feel nice and cool. We arrived here all safely and are enjoying ourselves immensely. We skip up mountains like 2-year-olds. We slid about on a glacier. I sat down and slid and was picked up by guides!

Lovely stamps for today's postcard delivery!

Posted in 1904 to near Bath: Dear Aunt, Glad to say we arrived home quite safe about 8pm. I am glad to have had the pleasure of seeing you all. Thanks for all kindness shown to us. Yours ever EMG #StKilda #PostedInThePast #SecondDelivery

Wesley's Cottage, Swanage, sent to Abbotsbury in 1907: "What lovely weather we are having. I hope it will stay fine for the Easter holiday. I think I sent this PC to your sister." #PostedInThePast

Sent #OTD in 1917 to Vera from her uncle Bert who was stationed at Bovington Camp, Dorset: Thanks for card and I wish you all a Happy & Prosperous New Year. #PostedInThePast

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Deansgate, Manchester – posted in 1911 to Mrs Hall, East Ham: I shall be coming up on Thursday evening. Can you let me have a room? If so, please let me know before I come. I hope you are all well and baby. #PostedInThePast

Holyrood Palace, posted in 1922 to Fanny in Colchester: "I got here alright. Will be glad when Sunday comes, so many to go and see. It's very tiring. Went to see this place yesterday. Beautiful gates being put up in memory of King Edward." #PostedInThePast

#BurnsNight Statue, Dumfries: posted in November 1912 to Miss Jackson, Barnard Castle: I had just commenced to write when I received your welcome letter. My PC would probably be late on account of the lecture. People seem to have forgotten my natal day this year. #PostedInThePast

Happy #PostboxSaturday from Wareham, Dorset! Photo taken on a very hot day last summer.

'Thought you would like to see where I am... I have added a dot above the hospital's name... just about to go on duty.' Sent in 1906 to Edinburgh from Great Ormond Street, London. #Genealogy #PostedInThePast #SecondDelivery