New shelters, Kingsway, Cleethorpes c1919.

A detail from a real photographic postcard published by Jackson & Son, Grimsby. A ‘JAY EM JAY’ SERIES GY. postcard.

It appears that souvenirs were being sold at the rear of the nearest shelter.

The postcard was posted from Grimsby on 17th August 1919. The sender was staying at c/o Mrs Lin(d)ley, 17 Charles Street, Cleethorpes. The recipient was Mrs J. Doncaster, 16 Cheapside, Worksop, Notts. (The wife of builder, Joseph Doncaster. They had a daughter, Mabel.)

The message reads, “Dear Aunt and Mabel, I am trying my best to do nothing for a week. Been here since last Saty. Having glorious weather. Hope you are all quite well and uncle’s shoulder quite better. Love from (Olive & Self.??? Minnie is at home???).