Saturday 4th November 2023
PICTURE POSTCARD CHALDON: Roger Packham, a Vice-President and the Chairman of the Bourne Society, will gave an illustrated talk, explaining the history of the Picture Postcard in Edwardian Britain, and showing a wonderful range of images of Chaldon village from the early 20th century.
Some of the postcards shown were produced and sold in great numbers, including a lovely one of the Well Tower at Willey Farm.
Others shown are rare, including one of Roffes Lane in the 1920s or 30s, and another of the shop in The Heath in the 1930s.
Nearly forty people attended the talk.
Proceeds (after costs are deducted) went to the Friends of Chaldon Church for the preservation of the building – £142.
See how small the yew tree is in this photo.
And how big the pond is in this one!