Anyone up for a Challenge?

[Bookbox]

The easiest way was to print it out and turn it around while reading. But I'd advise you (or someone else) to check I've got it right!

[BumbleB]

Cross-hatched writing also presented a problem    Back in the days when our ancestors migrated, paper and postage were expensive, so they made the most of both.  No need for any work on this - just an example.

[Treetotal]

Cross-hatched writing also presented a problem    Back in the days when our ancestors migrated, paper and postage were expensive, so they made the most of both.  No need for any work on this - just an example.

I've seen that before on war time letters....I'm pleased about that BB 
Carol

[Treetotal]

The easiest way was to print it out and turn it around while reading. But I'd advise you (or someone else) to check I've got it right!

Good tip Bookbox 
Carol

[Jool]

Now to find her 
Carol

This could be Edith in 1891 in West Witton, Yorkshire.  There is a boarder called Joseph Stephenson with them.

Richard Wooff, head, b 1863, Whorlton, Yorkshire
Sarah Wooff, wife, b 1859, Forcett, Yorkshire
Ernest Wooff, son, b 1884, Gainford, Durham
Edith Wooff, daur, b 1887, Staindrop, Durham
Joseph Stephenson, boarder, b 1890, Newcastle, Northumberland

The family can be followed in 1901 in Romanby, Northallerton, Joseph Stephenson still with them, Ernest not there. Also 1911 in Brampton Brian, Herefordshire, Joseph and Ernest not with them.

EDIT. Ernest is with Uncle and Aunt, William and Jane Neasham in 1901 in Thornaby.  Ernest died in 1903 so he is not the letter writer.

[Jool]

Richard Wooff was a woodman in 1891, and a game keeper in 1901 and 1911.  Maybe he was working at Forcett Hall and the family lived in the grounds of the Hall when the postcard was sent in 1905.  (Assuming this is the correct family    )

[Treetotal]

Aw that's really interesting Jool, it certainly looks like the right Family. I thought he looked like he could be a chauffeur, did you notice the ring on the little finger of his left hand? It looks as though it is a shield. I am intrigued as to who the letter writer is. I thought there were initials after the word sincerely, but now I think it is two kisses. Thanks for taking the time to search for them 
Carol

[Jool]

I wondered what sort of cap it was, you may be right about chauffeur.

However, I think the family I posted earlier may not be the right one 

I am working on a new theory based on this marriage:
Joseph Woof married Edith Ellen Thornton Dec Q 1901 Holbeck, 9b 580.

Also a newspaper announcement from the Yorkshire Evening Post 12 November 1918.
"THORNTON - Killed in action Oct 11 1918, Serg. R.W. Thornton, West Yorks. From his only sister Edith Woof"

Note, only one F in Woof.

I have to go now to do some boring stuff, be back later.  If anyone else wants to follow this up in the meantime please do.

[Treetotal]

That's a great bit of sleuthing Jool..... I will delve a bit more tomorrow to see if there is a Hull connection where the photo ended up. I appreciate you spending time to help me to find the family. Your input is much appreciated as always
 
Added: Edith must have married after 1905 as the sender addressed Edith as Miss Edith Wooff 
Carol