Historical information
1. Florrie is a relative living in Farnham.
2. R.H. Baron married Elsie Keast in 1921.
All cards relate to R.H. Baron's visits to Farnham whilst on leave to see Florrie.
Part of the 'Robert H. Baron', no.3596 and Cooper Collection.
See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.
Physical description
1. Coloured scene of a ruined castle and surrounding gardens.
2. Coloured scene of a garden with building and ruins in background.
3. Coloured photograph of a red brick building with battlement.
4. Coloured street scene with buildings, horse drawn transport and pedestrians.
5. Coloured photograph of the nave of a church looking towards the alter.
6. Coloured street scene with buildings and horse drawn transport.
7. Coloured view across a street to a white walled building with horse drawn transport.
8. Coloured photograph of a church, graveyard in foreground.
9. Black and white photograph of a castle surrounded by trees.
10. Black and white photograph of a forest scene with people standing on a bridge.
11. Black and white photograph of a street scene with buildings, horse drawn transport and people.
12. Black and white photograph of the tower of a church. Graveyard in the foreground.
13. Black and white photograph of a street scene with buildings, horse drawn transport and pedestrians. Castle on the hill in background.
14. Black and white photograph of a street scene with buildings, motor cars and pedestrians.
15. Black and white photograph of a street scene with buildings, motor cars, horse drawn transport and pedestrians.
16. Black and white photograph of a wooded valley. Houses on a hill in the background.
17. Black and white photograph of an avenue of trees.
18. Black and white photograph taken in a park. Three people standing on a bridge over a stream.
Inscriptions & markings
1. The Keep, Farnham Castle. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'This is one of the pretty places around Farnham. I was all once here with Florrie. Bob'
2. In Castle grounds, Farnham. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Dear Elsie, these are some places that visit... when I was down at Flories place. Bob xxxxxx'
3. Farnham Castle.
4. West Street, Farnham.
5. Parish Church, Farnham.
6. Castle Street, Farnham.
7. The Church House, Farnham.
8. Parish Church, Farnham.
9. Farnham Castle.
10. Red Hill Hanger, Farnham. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister - no date.'
11. South Street, Farnham. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'this part of the place I spent my leave at this is where Florrie is.'
12. Farnham Parish Church. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother - dated 24 July 1918.'
13. Castle Street, Farnham. Handwritten in black ink on back. 'I think you will know where this is as I have told you quite a lot about Farnham, it is where Florrie is. I spent my leave here. This is Castle Street and the castle is right on the top of the hill.'
14. Borough, Farnham. Handwritten in black ink on back. ' This is the place where Florrie lives. I spent my last leave their (sic), Bob.'
15. West Street, Farnham. Handwritten in pencil on back. 'Pte R.H. Baron, 57 Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces Abroad.'
16. Lower Bourne Valley, Farnham. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Partial letter from R.H. Baron to his sweetheart.'
17. The Avenue, Farnham. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Partial letter from R.H. Baron to his mother.'
18. Recreation Ground, Farnham. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to Doris from R.H. Baron - no date.'
