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We’re in Wem today with a postcard which was franked on September 11, 1922. Shops visible include Mortons on the left, and Jarvis Ironmongers on the right. The message on the back of the postcard was: “11.9.22. Dear Shie (? - the writing is difficult to read), This will give you some idea of the quaintness of Wem. “There are heaps of ideal places to be snapped, but the sun is not too obliging. We are leaving this afternoon for the ‘Grange’. George’s sister telephoned me this morning. Love to all. Reg.” It was posted to Miss Sewell (? - again, difficult to read), 89 Maring (?) Road, Tooting Common, London. This postcard was published by F. Hiden, Wem. Picture: Ray Farlow.

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Here, as you can see from the original caption on the front of this postcard, we have “an old mill, Ludford, Ludlow.” Although you won’t be able to make it out, this photo has an impressed stamp on the front for “George E. White, Ludlow,” who was no doubt a local professional photographer. It will be from around the early years of the 20th century. Picture: Ray Farlow
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We’re in Wem today with a postcard which was franked on September 11, 1922. Shops visible include Mortons on the left, and Jarvis Ironmongers on the right. The message on the back of the postcard was: “11.9.22. Dear Shie (? – the writing is difficult to read), This will give you some idea of the quaintness of Wem. “There are heaps of ideal places to be snapped, but the sun is not too obliging. We are leaving this afternoon for the ‘Grange’. George’s sister telephoned me this morning. Love to all. Reg.” It was posted to Miss Sewell (? – again, difficult to read), 89 Maring (?) Road, Tooting Common, London. This postcard was published by F. Hiden, Wem. Picture: Ray Farlow.
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