Postcard sent to Herne Bay in Kent, on 17th June 1973 – I’m fascinated by the chap in the foreground looking VERY hot and bothered in his shirt and trousers, socks and shoes among all the sunbathers!
Weymouth – Monday. Dear Mum & Dad, Although we’re coming home on Wednesday, we’re still enjoying ourselves in the tent life. We’re both looking well – Sue’s got a red nose & I had to buy a hat to protect my scalp. Haven’t shaved yet – getting quite bristly. Sun has been very warm & we’ve been on the beach most days. Sea is still a bit cold but we’ve been in most days – only for a paddle sometimes though!! We’ve done all the local high spots like playing golf – Sue beat me yesterday – & the amusements. Going Go Karting today. See you later in the week. Love Sue & Rex xxx
Postcard sent to Fernhill Heath, in Worcester, on 23rd June 1970 (lovely to see that Maud, in 1970, is thrilled with a coloured television at the hotel!). The card shows the SS Caesarea, which was a British Rail cross-channel ferry that operated the Weymouth to Channel Islands route, including Jersey. Built in 1960, the ship was one of the last traditional passenger steamers constructed for the Channel Islands. The coming of the car ferry to the islands in 1973 sounded the end of the classic service: Caesarea made her final scheduled sailing to the islands in October 1975.
23/6/70 Fairhaven Hotel, Esplanade, Weymouth.
Dear Edie & Bill, Having a nice time, weather warm and dry, but rain Monday. Hotel excellent, nice bedroom with Radio, Lounge, Coloured telly, and Lounge Bar separate. Hope you are both feeling better. Lovely this morning. Love from Maud
