Looking through some of the postcards, I am amazed by the simplicity of the addresses in this era "The Farm, Skipton, Yorkshire", "Miss M Spnce, Keithley Road, Skipton". No postcodes - not even a house number! The second thing is that the service was so good. Annie writes to Mary Maud "I will come and see you tomorrow". In these modern times with everyone in such a rush, you can't guarantee 1st Class Post overnight!
During the same visit to Skipton, we went to Linton in Craven Church and took a few more photos. One gravestone reads "In Christian remembrance of William Wrathall of Grassington who died December 5th 1877 aged 51 years. Also of Grace Wrathall beloved wife of the above who died February 2nd 1897 aged 68 years. Also of Annie Wrathall daughter of the above who died August 21st 1882 aged 14 years". You obviously have this information as well. But this Annie can't be the one that was sending Mary Maud post cards in the early 1900's or being a bridesmaid at her wedding in 1906. So there must have been another Annie Wrathall if my wild guess is correct?
Dear Mrs [Margret Maud] Wrathall,You don't get postcards like that any more!
We have just finished packing and it has made us sweat. Last night we had a dance and carnival. You ought to have seen Fred dance. Tom and I were dressed up as girls but we will tell you all about it when we see you. We all thank you very much for the money for I can tell you Tom and I were about on on the last lap. Fred has nearly as much as he came with, the blighter. Have you improved anyand have they found the cause of the poison yet? I hope they are succesful. With the 10 shilling notes you sent we can manage Wembley now. We can come back on any train. We have had a splendid time but want to get back home. Love from Edwyn, Tom & Fred.
Miss Maudie SpenceConsidering Grandpa William was a very typical Yorkshireman (no offense Gentlemen) this is rather sloppy?
Confectioner
Keithley Road
SkiptonDearest Maudie,
Do you think you will ever love me?
From Weary Willie.