This is a picture of an envelope that has one of the first stamps ever issued on it. Again it is to Eliza Smith who has now moved to 81 London Wall, London. The cost today is 60p that is new pence!! Hope you enjoy this piece of history and the letter was sent to Eliza by her daughter.
@padlock Did you get my text(s) about the flash BTW? I can never tell with O2 as to whether they are going to send a text message right now or wait for a few days.
@padlock Not a problem. It's yours. AS expected O2 hasn't delivered that message yet... there's a surprise! I will see if I can find the instruction manual as well. If not there are some on the Internet (plus Youtube vids on how to use it)
PS - Peter collects stamps and says this should be quite valuable, especially on the envelope. It would be great to find out more about the recipient. You could try searching on the 1841 census, although there may be a cost for that one. Ancestry.co.uk is a good one but will also cost money.
I haven't done any in a while but 'findmypast' and 'ancestry' are both pretty good. I think I used Ancestry most but findmypast has a lot of extra different records these days - I might sign up for a bit and see what other info I can get on my ancestors! I used to be able to do quite a bit of research without paying through the National Archives or The Latter Day Saints but it looks like they all go through 'findmypast' and 'ancestry' now and you have to pay about 50p to view the records (if you PAYG). But you can sign up for a 14 day trial for free, get what you want and then 'get out' if you're looking for something specific. The census documents are very interesting. I have looked at naval/military records as well in the past - things like war graves are free to search and some WWI/II records.
@judithg Hi Judith, Thanks will have a look and see what they charge. As ever it looks cheap at first but the more you dig the more expensive it becomes.
@busylady Hi Judith, Thanks of that. From what i understand their are quite a few penny blacks around, their value depends on how they were cut from the sheet, the sheet numbers and where they were on the sheet.
@teiko I am trying to work out a way to take a shot but it has been folder for years so is a little delicate. What i can tell you is it is from her daughter and to save money its written round all four edges of the paper so it is a bit of a challenge to read it. Also my ancestry were "Friends" or Quakers so the language has a lot of thee and thow, not easy. Hope this helps with what is inside.
Fabulously romantic.. Mine on my mother's side were also Quakers, and were named after virtues, like "Patience" and "Modesty". Such beautiful handwriting on this envelope. What a great shot.
That's some address there on London wall..,I'm trying to work out exactly where that is, I'm up there on Wednesday will have a look for you as I am going to a seminar I was looking for an excuse to take Bob too!
@nicolaeastwood Hi Nicola, I think it is near the church where London Wall and Broad Street cross. Cant find any trace by searching for 81 London Wall. Thanks
