Photographs with images of war-torn Ypres, used as writing paper as paper is scarce, bearing a letter:

This material is held atGwasanaeth Archifau Conwy / Conwy Archive Service

  • Reference
    • GB 2008 CP149/1
  • Dates of Creation
    • [1913]-1919 Feb
  • Physical Description
    • 7 items

Scope and Content

Pat Wainwright to Norman Tucker.

Gives news that wife Helene has given birth to a son who is to be christened Norman James Wainwright. Mentions a recent wage rise to £3.8s.10d. Then goes on to describe the content of the photographs [2 referred to not present]. Says they are genuine and that the lady in /1 and /4 is Helene's aunt. Concludes by asking NT for information about Canada, where he understands wages are reputed to be better.

[PW was a military medal holder in the Royal Signals Regiment]