Old Photos of Witham

The Avenue with man in bowler hat

Taken: 1902 to 1909, Source: Drake, Martyn, Ref: M1356

The Avenue with man in bowler hat, middle looking down to Grove. M677 has postmark 1909. Addressed to J James Esq., Lt Ronans, Kirby Rd, London Rd, Portmoth[ [sic]. Postmark Chelmsford 7 July 1916.Message reads ‘Witham. Dear Uncle, I enjoyed myself very much at Portmsoth[sic]. I hope you will soon com on your motor and bring auntie and Resna[?]. With from [sic] Leslie and from Baby’.

RefM1356
PublisherKingsway Real Photo Series (with letters WHS) S1762
Date taken1902 to 1909
SourceDrake, Martyn
Posted on Full size 3084 × 1938

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