Historical information

Postcards relate to R.H. Baron's role in the 14th Training Battalion Band. They document various places where the band played.
Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections.
See Cat No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.

Physical description

Twelve black and white and coloured postcards featuring views of various English towns. Some cards have handwritten letters and anecdotes on the back.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Lichfield Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 29.1.18.'
2. Bone Street, Lichfield. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Anecdote, signed, Bob.'
3. The Green, East Knoyle: Handwritten on back in black ink: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother!
4. Wyndham Memorial, East Knoyle. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'R.H. Baron 14 T.B. Band.
5. Woking, Inkerman Barracks. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Elsie.'
6. Chertsey Road and Red House Hotel, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'I spent a few days here while I was on leave, Bob.'
7. View at Old Woking from Bridge. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'No. 3596, L/Corp R.H. Baron, 14 T.B. Band, 57 Battalion, Aust Imp. Forces, Hurdcott, England.'
8. York Road, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 11.1.19.'
9. Thinking of you at GILLINGHAM. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'This is the place of our last trip with the band, Bob.'
10. Glastonbury Abbey. Handwritten on back in black ink. Letter signed Bob.'
11. Station Rd. Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his friend, Doris. Dated August 2nd (1918?).'
12. Newbury, Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'Partial letter written by R.H. Baron.'