Monday 1st February 1909
This “Colotint” postcard, produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons, shows Cavendish Street at the start of the twentieth century, and is postmarked 1st February 1909.
The Midland Railway goods office can be seen on right of the picture (now demolished and in its place the entrance to Sainsbury’s car park), the Victoria Hotel (still standing today) is on left. Further back on the right is the familiar parade of shops with its glass and iron canopy. Many of the buildings further back on the left were demolished as part of the 1960s redevelopment.
Addressed to Mr W. Pilkington, of Chorley in Lancashire, the card reads: “I am so glad you arrived home quite safely. I did enjoy myself when I was out with. Doris was so very pleased with the frame. Love to all, Amelia”. The back of the postcard includes a green half-penny stamp featuring the head of King Edward VII. Curiously though the card doesn’t seem to have been posted from Keighley.
Postcard from the personal collection of Keighley and District Local History Society member Tim Neal. The modern photograph of Cavendish Street was taken by Tim Neal in 2022.
