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The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum will be flying their prized Avro Lancaster to England for a 2 month tour. The Lancaster will join the only other airworthy Lancaster in the world, owned and operated by the Royal Air Force's renowned Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), and participate in several events and activities
37175 t&t 219 "Jonty Jarvis 8-12-1998 to 18-3-2005" - 1Q97 (1122 WO STP? Barking - Cambridge Reception Roads via Grays, Liverpool Street, Harwich Town, Chelmsford DGL , Clacton on Sea, Liverpool Street, Southend Victoria, Stratford [London], Shenfield, Liverpool Street & Broxbourne, which was formed of 4 Network Rail test coaches [4 96608 / 72639 - Plain Line Pattern Recognition / 977974 - Track Inspection Coach / 96604]) - Clacton-on-Sea - 1831 - 29/03/17.
The Postcard
A postcard published by Valentine & Sons Ltd. of Dundee and London.
The card was posted in Clacton-on-Sea on Friday the 25th. June 1954 to:
Mr. & Mrs. W.D. Smith,
'Rosmere',
1, School Lane,
Iwade,
Sittingbourne,
Kent.
The message on the divided back of the card was as follows:
"My Dearest Mum & Dad,
We are spending today
here with Auntie & Uncle.
It is fine, but not much sun -
still it's nice & not cold.
Thanks for letter of this
morning.
How do you like Monty
on the front?
We are thoroughly enjoying
our holiday.
Much love to you all from
us all,
Eileen & Peter
xxxxx"
Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula in Essex, England, and was founded as an urban district in the year 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950's and the 1970's.
The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities, and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population.
In 1936, Billy Butlin bought and refurbished the West Clacton Estate, an amusement park to the west of the town. He opened a new amusement park on the site in 1937, and then, a year later on the 11th. June 1938, opened the second of his holiday camps.
This location remained open until 1983 when, due to changing holiday tastes, Butlins decided to close the facility. It was then purchased by former managers of the camp who reopened it as a short-lived theme park, called Atlas Park. The land was then sold and redeveloped with housing.
The Significance of Black Cats
There are more black cats than any other color because the black gene is most dominant for felines.
Over the centuries, these dark, handsome, and friendly felines have been associated with cultural and historical myths, superstitions, and tales that make them either revered or feared.
Here are conflicting superstitions relating to black cats:
-- Black Cats Are Witches in Disguise
If you're spooked when you see a black cat, it’s probably from medieval folklore that continues to shroud the reputation of these dignified kitties. Black cats have long been associated with witches and witchcraft.
It's said that the story began when a black cat was seen running into a house thought to be inhabited by a witch. During the Middle Ages, black cats became equated with black magic.
Roaming nocturnal black cats were thought to be witches in disguise, witches' pets, or animal-shaped demons sent by witches to spy on humans.
From the early 13th. century in Europe through the 17th.-century Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts, black cats were killed. Black cats have evolved into icons of anything related to witchcraft, especially during the Halloween season.
-- Black Cats Are Bad Luck
A black cat is also associated by some people with bad luck, and even death. This fear of black cats appears to stem from medieval times, when an animal with dark feathers or fur, including crows and ravens, signalled death.
In 16th.-century Italy, it was believed that death was imminent if a black cat would lay on someone's sickbed. In modern-day North America, negative connotations continue to haunt black cats: It’s considered bad luck if a black cat crosses your path, and good luck if a white cat crosses your path.
Another family member is bound to die if you spot a black cat during a funeral procession. And it's a bad omen if you see a black cat walking away from you.
Fortunately, all these ideas are just superstition.
-- Black Cats Are Good Luck
Black cats are also believed to bring good luck in many ways. In ancient Egypt, black cats were held in the highest esteem because they resembled Bastet, the cat-headed Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and protection from disease.
Black cats are considered good luck in other parts of the globe as well. In Asia and the U.K., you're going to be lucky in life if you own a black cat. When British good luck postcards feature a cat, the cat is always black.
In Japan, you'll have luck in finding love if you spot a black cat.
In parts of England, a bride will have luck in her marriage if she receives a black cat as a gift.
In Europe, sailors will have a safe journey if they bring along a black cat on the ship.
In Scotland, you'll have coming prosperity if a black cat appears at your doorway or on your porch.
In France, something magical is about to happen if you see a black cat.
In other cultures around the world, it’s a sign of good luck if you dream about a black cat, see one walking towards you, or if you happen to find a stray white hair on its fur.
An Assisted Suicide
So what else happened on the day that the card was posted?
Well, on the 25th. June 1954, Judith Curren was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts. She later became the 38th. assisted suicide of Dr. Jack Kevorkian.
Judith was overweight and depressed, 5' 1" and 260 lbs; she claimed to have chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. She was over-medicated, possibly with meds prescribed by her husband, psychiatrist Dr. Franklin D. Curran.
While working as a nurse, she met Frank when she went to him as a patient. He testified that they began a relationship after she left his medical care; they married in 1984.
Judith and Frank had several separations, and she filed a restraining order in 1993 in which she claimed to have a long history of marital physical and emotional abuse. She claimed that Frank had fractured her ribs in 1988 when she was pregnant, and had punched her and threatened her.
On the 15th. August 1996, Judith ended her life with the aid of Dr. Jack as Frank stood by. It was the most controversial of Dr. Jack's 38 assisted euthanasia cases inasmuch as Judith did not have a terminal disease, and her depression and medications suggested that she was not making decisions with rational judgment.
There was a distinct cloud over the ethical landscape, with questions about her mental competence, possible drug abuse and accusations of spousal abuse, including drugs.
At the time of her death, Judith was 42 and Frank, 57. She left two daughters aged 10 and 7.
1N31 0905 Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Street service arriving in to Colchester station at 0930
Butlin’s Clacton was a holiday camp located at the seaside resort town of Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. Billy Butlin opened the holiday camp there on the 11 June 1936 and which remained in business until it closed in 1983. All Butlin’s holiday camps were requisitioned during WW2 and Clacton itself used as a training centre for the Pioneer Corps. Clacton holiday camp reopened to the public in 1946 and this was the first type of badge issued upon its reopening. The camp site was demolished during 1987/88 and redeveloped into a housing estate.
Butlin's Clacton issued at least one badge design each year from 1938 until 1967 with the exception of WW2 (1939-1945) during the Butlin’s holiday camps were closed and no badges issued. During the year, there could also be variants of the badge design using different colour enamels. As a general rule, campers were required to wear and display their badges at all times.
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References:
www.bygonebutlins.com/clacton/ (Good site about Butlin’s Clacton including a page showing their range of campers badges).
www.badges.bygonebutlins.com/clacton.html (Butlin’s Clacton badges).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butlin's_Clacton (Short Wikipedia article about Butlin’s Clacton).
www.lightstraw.co.uk/butlins/ (More information about Butlin’s holiday camp at Clacton with pics).
www.butlinsmemories.com/clacton/assortedimages/index.htm (Pics and memories of Butlin’s Clacton).
www.butlins.com/about-butlins/history-of-butlins/ (History timeline for Butlin’s holiday camps).
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Enamels: 4 (blue, red, flesh tone & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1” in diameter (about 25mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Makers: No maker’s name or mark.
321429 and 321313 stand at platform 3 having recently arrived on 1N22 1218 London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea. The two units would remain here until forming 1N59 2005 Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Street.
With all its passenger doors closed Greater Anglia's class 722 EMU 722 552 leaves platform 10 at Stratford on its Greater Anglia express service out to Clacton where the next station stop will be Romford prior to heading out into the Essex countryside. Years ago in the days of the British Rail class 309 EMUs the train ran to Clacton but at Thorpe-le-Soken station the train would divide with the leading portion travelling to Clacton and the rear portion travelling to Walton-on-the-Naze. In modern times the whole train runs from London Liverpool Street out to Clacton with the line from Thorpe-le-Soken to Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze being operated as a shuttle service instead.
321313 and 321429 stand at platform 3 having recently arrived on 1N22 1218 London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea. The two units would remain here until forming 1N59 2005 Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Street.
Marine Parade, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
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Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula and district in Essex, eastern England, and was founded as an urban district in 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950s and 1970s.
The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population. The north-west part of the town has two business/industrial parks. In the wider district, agriculture and occupations connected to the Port of Harwich provide further employment.
For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clacton-on-Sea
The Postcard
A postcard bearing no publisher's name with an image that is a glossy real photograph. The card was posted in Clacton-on-Sea using a 2d. stamp on Monday the 21st. July 1952. It was sent to:
Mrs. L. Glaisher,
12, Eliot Vale,
Blackheath,
London SE.
The pencilled message on the divided back of the card was as follows:
"Dear Mistress,
I am having a fine holiday
and I feel a good bit better
for it.
I hope you are better.
Love to Miss W. and Mrs. N.,
also Mrs. Cyril and Mrs.
Arthur.
I shall be seeing you soon
now.
My family sends best wishes
to all.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Hirchley."
The War Memorial
The Imperial War Museum's War Memorials Register contains the following information relating to the Clacton memorial:
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Second World War - civilians
Charles Hartnell (Architect)
The memorial is located near to Pier Gap, Clacton-on-Sea Garden of Remembrance, Marine Parade West.
A two-stepped base surmounted by double plinth and bronze winged figure of Victory. Victory holds a wreath in one hand and a branch in the other. Dedicatory inscription carved onto the 6 o'clock face of the plinth in black lettering.
Names in relief on bronze plaques on two sides of the plinth.
First World War: 216 names
Second World War: 165 names
Second World War Civilians: 21 names.
The memorial is Grade II Listed.
Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula in Essex, England, and was founded as an urban district in the year 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950's and the 1970's.
The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities, and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population.
In 1936, Billy Butlin bought and refurbished the West Clacton Estate, an amusement park to the west of the town. He opened a new amusement park on the site in 1937, and then, a year later on 11 June 1938, opened the second of his holiday camps.
This location remained open until 1983 when, due to changing holiday tastes, Butlins decided to close the facility. It was then purchased by former managers of the camp who reopened it as a short-lived theme park, called Atlas Park. The land was then sold and redeveloped with housing.
An Earthquake in California
So what else happened on the day that the card was posted?
Well, on the 21st. July 1952, the Kern County earthquake struck California's southern Central Valley with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing 12 and injuring hundreds.
Jane Rogers (Novelist)
The day also marked the birth in London of Jane Rogers.
Jane is a British novelist, editor, scriptwriter, lecturer, and teacher. She is best known for her novels Mr. Wroe's Virgins and The Voyage Home.
In 1994 Rogers was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Jane was educated at Oxford High School, a private girls school in Oxford before attending New Hall, Cambridge to study English. She graduated Bachelor of Arts in 1974, and went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Leicester in 1976.
She now lives in Banbury.
Jane's novel The Testament of Jessie Lamb was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and won the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
In November 2015, her adaptation of Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle was broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Jane Rogers' Bibliography
-- Separate Tracks (1983)
-- Her Living Image (1984)
-- The Ice is Singing (1987)
-- Mr. Wroe's Virgins (1991)
-- Promised Lands (1995)
-- Island (1999)
-- The Voyage Home (2004)
-- The Testament of Jessie Lamb (2011)
-- Conrad and Eleanor (2016)
Jane Rogers' Prizes and Honours
-- 1985 -- Somerset Maugham Award (for Her Living Image).
-- 1994 -- Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
-- 2011 -- Longlisted for The Man Booker Prize for Fiction (for The Testament of Jessie Lamb).
-- 2011 – Arthur C. Clarke Award (for The Testament of Jessie Lamb).
Various images from Alf Jefferies in and over Clacton-on-Sea c1960's Happy 150th Birthday Clacton, You are amazing :-)
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1Q97 1041 Ferme Park Recp. to Cambridge Recp 1-3 Network Rail test train is seen arriving into Clacton-on-Sea station. No 37099 is leading in.
With history going back to 1882, the wide platforms reflect on how many people used to come here by train in days gone by. Clacton-On-Sea Station is the terminus station at the end of what is sometimes called The Sunshine Coast Line.
There is also a maintenance depot alongside the station.
Vintage postcard of the Promenade, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Published by Valentine.
More information about my vintage postcards can be found on my vintage postcards blog at dakotaboo-vintage-postcards.blogspot.com/