Ramblings of a Deltiologist

As a fan of modern wrestling, I was very lucky to acquire these great postcards as well as a full set of wrestling cigarette cards from 1911/1913. Alex Monro (1870-1934) was a strongman, olympian, tug-o-war champion and wrestler...and policeman! Checking the local newspaper archive, I can see that he had many fights in the UK and one big one in the USA. I have yet to find his obituary as I am sure that would be an interesting read. I'll keep looking! In the meantime, here are the wrestling cards. They come with a full set of instructions on the back so you can try them at home! The Arm Lock Half Nelson with Buttock Japanese Leg Lock Parrying the Waist Hold The Creel Hold The Cradle Hold

 I am very fortunate to have in my possession two real photographs of groups of young people doing a bit of theatrical cross dressing! Apparently, if you were hip and beautiful at the turn of the century, you would dabble in a bit of fancy dress, followed by a wild run through your daddy's country house and a cocktail or five! And here are the real Bright Young Things of the 1920s...hats off to the rebel toffs! Thanks to Sepia Saturday for the inspiration!

A while ago, I picked up this old school photograph in the UK. What intrigued me was the fact that someone had gone to the trouble of writing all the names of the people on the back. I have not been able to research all the people yet, but one day... Back Row (right to left) Mr Haywood, Kathleen Jones, Kathie Golds, Edna Butcher, Rose Simmons, Ruby Nash, Joan Miller, Millie King, Miss Coombs Next Row (left to right) Willie Mitchell, John Stockford, Jack Wakenham, Sydney Raggett, Charlie Camies, Bertie Norris, George Elliott Next Row (right to left) Mollie Harwood, Dolly Wicker, Uwlet Hygate, Joyce Gent, Irene Shirley, Edith Spinney, Joan Bacon, Edith Smith, Nora Sadler, Lily Blann, Joan Barnes Front Row (left to right) Charlie Benson, Arthur Gayler, Fred Faldwich, Lenard Harding, George Harwood, Fred Pomfrey, Harold Williams, Bertie Tripp