Post Cards – Isabella Brownlees (1874-1958) Collection – Page 5
Isabella Allan (née BROWNLEES) CAMERON 1874-1958. This is her collection of postcards.
This fifth installment of postcards from my grandmother Isabella Brownlees’ collection is a group of 28 cards, 26 of which were sent to her Aunt Sarah ALLAN (1858-1941) and two of which were sent to her grandfather Peter Allan (1823-1905). Both Sarah and Peter ALLAN, and my grandmother, lived at Branxton Buildings, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, England. Because they lived so close to the Scottish border they also had many friends and family members who lived in Scotland. For the use of readers who may not be familiar with some place names and locations I have sometimes added extra information in square brackets.
The cards, dated from August 28, 1903 through December 16, 1905, were passed on to Isabella for her postcard album which she started in 1903.
Sarah ALLAN (1858-1941) to whom 26 of the postcards below were sent.Peter ALLAN (1823-1905). Two of the cards shown below were sent to him. He is the father of Sarah ALLAN (above) and grandfather of Isabella BROWNLEES, owner of the postcard album.
Arrangement: The front of the card is shown first, followed by the back with the address and usually a message.
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The Harbour, Portrush [County Antrim, Northern Ireland] Valentine’s SeriesTo: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed, Scotland. [postmarked Portrush, 6 pm, Aug 28, 1903] “Portrush, August 28th. We are having a nice holiday. Leave here tonight for Belfast. I hope you are all well. With love to your father & all the best. M.A. Bird. 2
Berwick-on-Tweed, 28 July 1903. “Linden Cottage, Spittal. Are none of you thinking of coming down for to spend a day. We are all enjoying ourselves. Got splendid lodgings. Hope you are all keeping well. With kind regards, David xxxxxx. From John.”
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To “Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed”. Postmarked Berwick, 10 am July 29, 1903
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The Forth Bridge
[Note from Wikipedia; “The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles (14 kilometres) west of central Edinburgh. Completed in 1890, it is considered a symbol of Scotland (having been voted Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder in 2016), and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”]
To: Mr P. Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “We got potatoes this afternoon. many thanks for same. When are you coming to view the Bridge. Hopes your well. Love to all. Your affectionate. I.B. [Isabella Bolton, his daughter] Nov 13, 1903. [Postmarked Edinburgh, 2 am, Nov 14, 1903] 5
Happy New Year, Swans on Duddingston Loch [Edinburgh, Scotland]To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “To wish you a good New Year. Hopes you are all well. John’s cold is now improving. With love to all. Your affectionate sister. I.B [Isabella Bolton]” Postmarked Edinburgh 2am, January 1, 1904.6
Newgate Street MORPETH [Northumberland] The Wrench Series No. 11581To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. Postmarked Morpeth 9pm March 26, 1904. “Very pleased to have your letter the other week. Hope to write soon. I have been very busy. Trust you are all keeping well. The weather has been nice but rain today again. Love to all. M.J.S. [her cousin Mary Jane Short]7
Established Church, DALRY [Ayrshire, Scotland]To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed: “Parcel sent away Monday Coldstream Station. Am writing. M.D. ” Postmarked Dalry 7pm April 4, 1904
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Alnwick Castle from the Lion Bridge [Northumberland]To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Pleased to hear you are all well. We are all well. Allan at School every day. I.B.” [ Ina Bruce, sister of Sarah Allan]9
Springwood Park Gate KELSO (Winter) [Roxburghshire, Scotland]
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Chair to be sent on tomorrow (Thursday) with the 10 o’clock train. Glad father is keeping better. Isn’t this a lovely day. Hope it will last. With love from Bessie” [Sarah Allan’s sister Bessie Allan] Postmarked Kelso, 6:15 pm, March 30, 1904.10
Shelton Road NEWBIGGEN The Wrench Series No. 11662
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Sorry I have not had time to write to you yet, but hope to do so in a few days. I hope you are all well. The weather is much warmer now. You will be very busy. We are both well. I was at Rothbury on Tuesday. Love to all. M.J.S. [Sarah’s cousin Mary Jane Short] Postmarked at Morpeth, 9 pm April 15, 1904.11
Hepple [Northumberland]
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “I intended writing to you today but find I have not time. Must go to Framlington. How cold the weather is yet. Glad to hear you are all well. We got the sale over last Thursday. Very satisfactory but nothing very dear. Hope to write soon. We are both well. Love from M.J.S. [Mary Jane Short] Postmarked Long Framlington, May 3, 1904.Kelvinbridge, Great Western Road, GLASGOW [Scotland] “Do you remember this place? S.S.M.” [possibly Sarah’s niece, Sarah Short Melrose]
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “When are you coming here. A nice place for a holiday. I’m enjoying myself. A. I. [?] going to hear Mr. Hay on Sunday. Hope you are all keeping well. Nice weather. With love from Sarah. Postmarked Glasgow, May 25, 1904.Church Long-Framlington [Northumberland]
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “You will be thinking I have left the country, Hope to write in a few days. I am very busy cleaning. I hope you are all very well. We are both well. There has been a nice rain. It will do a lot of good. You will be all very busy. Love to all. White House. M.J.S. [Mary Jane Short]London Kensington Gardens, Broadwalk The Wrench Series No. 2662
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “You see I have landed here. It is lovely. Been all over London. Home on Tues. M.D.” Postmarked London July 1904.Rothbury [Northumberland] “Please excuse writing am sending from here.”
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Dear Sarah, I am coming to Heatherslaw tomorrow & hope to see you soon. I have been so busy have not had time to sooner. Barbara & the children are staying with us. Love to all. M.J.S. [Mary Jane Short. Her sister Barbara (née Short) Robinson had five children at that time.] Postmarked Rothbury 6pm August 12, 1904.The Trossachs Brig-of-Turk [Scotland] Made by WH Berlin 3:28 From the day to the night – how sudden and strange. Hold up to the light – what an exquisite change.
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Been at this place. Quite a nice day. Had a beautiful drive. Hope you are well. Will write soon. busy. M.D.” postmarked Dalry, 1:45 pm, September 20, 1904No 35 Road to Bog Walk [Jamaica] A. Duperly & Sons, Kingston-Ja. “Do you think this scenery beats Tweedside? Hope you are keeping well. G.R.C. Dec 24, 1904”To: Mr. Peter Allen, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, England. Postmarked Dec 24, 1904, Jamaica
Newbiggin [Northumberland] Auty Series. G.H.W.B., 321To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “To wish you a Happy Xmas & Bright New Year. Barbara your loving cousin. [Barbara (née Short) Robinson] Postmarked Morpeth, 5 pm, December 24, 1904.WARK [Northumberland] Note the sign above door at right of picture – “John Alexander, Tailor & Clothier”
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. From: E. Langlands, Lees, with all good wishes. Postmarked Coldstream 7:30 am December 24, 1904.
YETHOLM LOOKING SOUTH [Roxburghshire, Scotland]To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Maggie is here so I hear your father is worse. You might drop a card and say how he is keeping. E.C.” Postmarked Yetholm March 16, 1905. [Note that Sarah’s father Peter Allan died two days later, on March 18th.]
O’Connells’ Statue DUBLIN The Wrench Series, No.24To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. Postmarked Dublin, 6:30 pm, May 18, 1905.EASTERHILL, DALRY. [Ayrshire, Scotland] Pringle S Series “Hope you find all well at Morpeth.”To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Sending ? on Monday. Coldstream St. very wet. Hope you are well. M.D. ” Postmarked Dalry, 1:45pm, May 29, 1905.
Hyndog Glen, Dalry [Ayrshire, Scotland] Valentine SeriesTo: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Thanks for P.C. [post card]. Do you know this place. Will write you soon. Lovely weather. M.D.” Postmarked Dalry, 1:45 pm, July 20, 1905.
Tynemouth Corporation Waterworks at Fontburn, Northumberland
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “I suppose you will be very busy with the harvest now. It would be rather stopping weather last week. Very warm now again. I have been to Woodborn this week and they are all well. Uncle and I are well also. Will try to write soon. Love to all & hoping you are all very well. M.J.S. [Mary Jane Short] Postmarked Morpeth 9 pm, August 15, 1905.High Street AYR [Ayrshire, Scotland]
To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Just wondering how you are getting along. You will be busy with the harvest. Very wet here. Will write soon. M.D.” Postmarked Dalry 4:45 pm, Aug 26, 1905.Blair Castle, DALRY [Ayrshire, Scotland] Reliable Series 59.To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed. “Do you know this place. The ivy looks pretty. Am writing. M.D. ” (?) Postmarked Dalry 7:45 pm, September 13, 1905.
LONGFRAMLINGTON [Northumberland, England]To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed: “Pleased to have your letters, glad to hear you arrived home safely & had a pleasant journey. You will be kept busy with all your cows. We are having very wintry weather. We got a very stormy day on Sunday for the Festival. There was a good many there though. The Guild tea is tomorrowat the Priory. Hope the weather is fine. Our people are taking up potatoes today. Uncle will write soon. Love to all. M.J.S. [Mary Jane Short] postmarked Morpeth 9pm October 19, 1905.
South Lodge, Blair Castle, DALRY. [Ayrshire, Scotland]To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed: “Do you remember this place. Very busy. Will write you all the news end of week. Love Maggie.” Postmarked DALRY 4:45 pm, Nov 8, 1905.The Old Town, Edinburgh Reliable Series. R1934To: Miss Allan, Branxton Buildings, Cornhill on Tweed: postmarked Edinburgh 2am Dec 16, 1905. “Landed. Auntie Bella’s cough is some better. Bessie is fairly. delighted with the large dog, but she is really a treat. I had just 2 minutes to wait for the train. Met Uncle John station. Bella [This one is written by my grandmother Isabella Brownlees while visiting her Aunt Bella and Uncle John Bolton in Edinburgh.]
pamela forsyth 