As mentioned previously, there are some views that aren't surprising to see on a postcard. Here is one of the thousands of cards published over the years showing Carlisle's famous cathedral. Built in the 1120s the cathedral has been a place for daily worship for over 900 years. As with much of the city the cathedral's history is peppered with stories of conflict and parts of the building have changed extensively over those years. For a full history and information try the excellent cathedral website at http://www.carlislecathedral.org.uk/ This real photo card is typical of the sort of card of the period. Published by E.T.W. Dennis & Sons, one of the 20th century's most prolific postcard manufacturers.
Two of those daily worshippers were Marianne and Geoffrey who stayed in the city in July 1947 and sent this card back to Miss B. Cook of Cottam Grange, Driffield, East Yorkshire. They intimate that they will be attending the service on Sunday. Just two of the thousands who have done so over the past 900 years.
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