History in postcards
Emily Stevenson
Stephen Putnam Hughes

Image 1: “Mylapore Temple Tank”. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London, early 20th century. The caption on the back reads: “Mylapore Tank: Madras is built in a straggling fashion along the seashore. Most roads run between the avenues and are flanked by groves of palms and other trees. The shops often stand back from the streets with gardens in front of them. Mansions are built in compounds that are almost parks and rice fields wind in and out between them.”

Image 20: The back of the “Cubbon Park” postcard. It was posted on 28/06/1908 and the message reads: “Just here for a few days holiday. I am high up in the hills and the climate is almost like Scotland only we have sun at midday. Trust you are well and your wife and son in good form. I have many great pals here so I am having a good time.”
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