Frances reads letters written by Edmund, Avice, Enid and Bernard in June 1908.
Edmund’s letter is mournful; he knows his siblings are going to miss him out of the next round of the Budget. As Bernard says, sixpenny fines don’t work.
Edmund draws a sketch, of himself, hanging on the gallows. “Let me be a warning to you all”, says Edmund's speech bubble. Check out his drawing on Twitter. @CoxLetters
Avice is exhausted, exams are on, and she has also hosted an At Home Day, with many parents visiting Garfield House School.
Enid’s street in Liverpool is being renamed and renumbered. It was previously known as Lodge Lane, but is now being renamed Sefton Park Road.
Enid also describes more of Edmund’s wedding. Also incuded are two Derbyshire newspaper articles, from June 1908, describing the wedding.
Bernard and Vera have been on a bicycling expedition and describe it in great detail.
And the Franco- British exhibition, which was adjacent to the 1908 London Olympic stadium at White City in London is described, including a wonderful fairground ride called the Flip Flap. You can find photos of it online.
Intro - 00:00
Edmund's letter, 12 June 1908 - 03:45
Notes on Edmund's letter - 09:09
Avice's letter, 19 June - 14:17
Notes on Avice's letter - 16:13
Enid's letter, 21 June - 19:27
Notes on Enid's letter - 29:14
Bernard's letter, 30 June - 37:48
Notes on Bernard's letter - 48:57
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