A card from Ventnor in 1925

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This rather faded card shows St Boniface Down, “800ft above the sea” at Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

It was sent to Winnie Barber in July 1925 from Connie who is staying at “Maisonette” , Madeira Road, Ventnor. The message suggests that perhaps Connie hadn’t intended to stay there, but she now likes it very much and the weather is very hot.

Winnie seems to have a new camera as Connie hopes her snaps come out well.

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I have been researching my family history for several years. I'm particularly interested in social history and enjoy learning about, and trying to understand the context of our ancestors' lives. From the mid 1800s onwards most of my direct ancestors lived and worked in London.

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