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Memories from a New Century

A collection of postcards from the early 20th century. They used to belong to my grandfather and give a unique insight into life in rural southwest France around the time of World War One.

What are we to make of a confession that dares not speak?

What are we to make of a confession that dares not speak?

What are we to make of a confession that dares not speak, except that your heart is very close to loving me! That's what the quote under the picture says. And as far as the back side of the postcard is concerned.

Amiens in 1918

Amiens in 1918

I find it fascinating how postcards were used at the time as “news.” Well, not exactly news but as visual historical documents. It totally makes sense when you think about it, not even newspapers had pictures at the time. Today, the street is still a residential street with a series