I collect old postcards that have actually been written on and posted - the ones with a message on the back, a stamp, a postmark, and someone's handwriting.
I started noticing that lots of them are being cut up for scrapbooking or craft projects. Which is fine… but every time it happens, a tiny piece of someone's life disappears forever.
Most of these postcards aren't historically important. They're just ordinary people saying things like:
"Arrived safely."
"The weather is lovely."
"Wish you were here."
But that's exactly why I love them.
This is my attempt to save a few of them.
I've built this little online museum to catalogue my collection and preserve the stories, handwriting and journeys behind each card.
Nothing here is for sale.
It's just a place for forgotten postcards to have a home.
Saving everyday history, one postcard at a time.
Wish you were here!
Lucy xx