leigh kitchen Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 "We don't want to fight, but by jingo if we do""The Charthouse Series, printed in England".Posted when the war was young on 9/9/14 from New Cross, S.E. London to neighbouring Brockley, a lady inviting her friend out for tea & a joy ride, no mention of the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 "We're Ready!""Valentine's Series"Posted in 1915 from a person with an Ockenden address to a lady living in Brockley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 "Now We're Busy!!"By "F.W. Woolworth & Co. Ltd., Publishers. Printed in England.Posted On a Saturday Morning by a lady? to:8505 Pte. R. W. Scott,3 Gloucester Regt.Glovers (?) V.A.D. HospitalSittingbourneKentilson She's addresses him as "Dearest", has just finished nightwork & starts work again on Monday, has received his 2 letters & is hoping that he's feeling better.Perhaps she's a munitions worker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Of interest:http://www.cyberussr.com/hcunn/q-jingo.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Of interest:http://www.cyberussr.com/hcunn/q-jingo.htmlInteresting - I knew the term preceeded WWI, but I've always associated it with the British WWI music hall & it's patriotic songs & never looked any further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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