There are many elements to the front of this postcard. At the top are the flags of Russia, Japan, Belgium, France and Great Britain. Shaking hands can be seen below the flag of Belgium, surrounded by roses and forget-me-nots. Below is a naval scene, with the outline of the British Isles on the left and of France and Germany on the right. Roses and violets frame the verse below. The verse is headed ‘Love and Fond Kisses / to / Dear Dad from Home.’. It reads, ‘We’re sending our thoughts to You, Dear / Over the sea and the foam / To say you are not forgotten / By those you have left at home; / To say we are True and Loving / And longing to see you, Dear, / Still hoping you’re well and Happy, / And wishing that you were near.’. The signature below says ‘Terry’. ‘Beagles’ Postcards’ and ‘Copyright’ appear in the bottom left- and right-hand corners. The printed text on the reverse states ‘Beagles’ Postcards’, ‘Best in the World.’, ‘J. BEAGLES & CO., Ltd., E.C., Printers and Publishers.’, ‘Printed in England.’, and ‘Series No. 118D.’. || A British patriotic and sentimental postcard || || Postcard || Front || A British patriotic and sentimental postcard

The name of the artist who created the scene on the front of this postcard – Reg Maurice – can be seen above the verse at the bottom. Entitled ‘To Dear Daddy with lots of Fondest Love.’, the main part of the postcard depicts a small girl standing on a toy cart in order to post a letter. Inset above is a head-and-shoulders portrait of a British soldier. The verse beneath her reads: ‘Such a lot to do dear daddy, / Play and lessons too. / But I’m leaving all at present / To send my love to you.’. The printed details on the reverse include ‘No. 4024 Printed in England. / The Regent Publishing Co. Ltd. London N.W.’ , ‘All British’ and ‘Regent Series’. || A British sentimental postcard || || Postcard || A British sentimental postcard || Front

Hettie was 14 when the war broke out and lived in the Park area of Sheffield. She was 1 of 5 (4 sisters and 1 brother) and her brother Pater went to fight. She came from a catholic family and was a member of St Maries’s church. Father Nolan, her local priest was at the front with the soldiers, including Peter and his friends. She maintained a postcard correspondence with Peter and Father Nolan throughout the war. Her brother came back safely, married but didn’t have children. Father Nolan commented that he met many more protestants than catholics from Sheffield at the front. || Postcards to and from Hettie Mitchell from her brother Peter and Father Nolan. Embroidered postcard sent from Peter to his mum and dad. Photographic postcard, most likely including a picture of Peter. || || Embroidered postcard of a black cat for luck. || Postcard || Postcard from Peter Mitchell at the front to his sister Hettie