https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2354

no.2404

Silecroft

Early 20th Century

Looking southwest on Main Street, Silecroft, from northeast of railway level crossing. Crossing gates closed. Eleven children posing for camera. Horse and cart heading towards crossing. Miners Arms just hidden by cottages on the left.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2354

no.2404

Silecroft

Early 20th Century

Looking southwest on Main Street, Silecroft, from northeast of railway level crossing. Crossing gates closed. Eleven children posing for camera. Horse and cart heading towards crossing. Miners Arms just hidden by cottages on the left.

Location: Silecroft Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/489
Sankey Number: 2404

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no.2404

Main Street, Silecroft.

Further Information
Cumbria Archives Reference: ???
Sankey Number: 2404

Senders Message

"Kirkbank, Silecroft. Dear Doris, Sorry I have not written before but my time has been fully occupied. Have had a ripping time here. I am sorry it is almost at an end. Well, Good bye till next week. Best love, May”

Sender
Posted From: Silecroft
Date Posted: The photograph appears to be posed, or are the children just watching curiously?
Postmark Date: Postmark mostly unclear, possibly 20/01/????-
Stamp if Shown: Halfpenny George V green-
Receiver
Receivers Name: Miss Walker -message starts Dear Doris-
Address: 33, Brighton Street
Town or City: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Lancashire