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« on: Sunday 24 February 13 16:25 GMT (UK) »
I have inherited an album of old postcards and I cannot identify where this one is.  It may be the Hertfordshire area possibly 1930s.I would be very grateful for any help.

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Re: postcard identification
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 24 February 13 17:48 GMT (UK) »
Hi,

judging by the plant life, and the texture of the earth, I would say it is a seaside place - that course grass on the foot path, by the bike always grows in sand.

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« Reply #2 on: Monday 25 February 13 13:43 GMT (UK) »
Hello Copperbeech 5

Thank you for your help.  I will bear that in mind,

eppy


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« Reply #3 on: Monday 25 February 13 14:08 GMT (UK) »
An odd subject for a postcard. Looks more like a family snap. Early 30's is about right for the period judging by the dress of the pedestrian.
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« Reply #4 on: Monday 25 February 13 14:10 GMT (UK) »
An odd subject for a postcard. Looks more like a family snap. Early 30's is about right for the period judging by the dress of the pedestrian.

I wonder if that is the photographer's bike leaning up against the fence. I like this - it's a very ordinary scene, and an ordinary slice of life.

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« Reply #5 on: Monday 25 February 13 19:39 GMT (UK) »
Good evening,

Shame the chapel didn't think to put a notice board or sign at this end where we could see it. But then that would make life too simple and take away half the fun of the chase.

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« Reply #6 on: Monday 25 February 13 19:46 GMT (UK) »
I'd agree with Copperbeech5's seaside location, and wonder if the house on the left is a hotel or guesthouse, with a flagpole/mast out the front and what looks suspiciously like a pub sign under middle window.

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« Reply #7 on: Monday 25 February 13 19:54 GMT (UK) »
The right hand side of the photograph has quite a lot of writing, including some at a Shell garage. Perhaps someone on this site would know where it was:
http://www.thevintagegarage.com/

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« Reply #8 on: Monday 25 February 13 20:02 GMT (UK) »
The house on the left seems to have a curved metalwork arch with lettering on it, at the entrance to the driveway.
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