Bayleaf Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I collect old postcards of Endcliffe and the Porter Valley, and sometimes what's written on the back is as interesting as the front! I've just got one with the following on the back From 5, Angus Terrace, Sheffield "Dear E, Will you come on Saturday, as Wain's machine wants fixing. Mr. White wants to see you that Gullet Bed is made wrong Yours Fred" It's addressed to Mr. E Thomas, 86, Oakland Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield, and postmarked 9.45pm May 8th 1914. Anyone any idea what a Gullet Bed was and what trade was involved? The best card I've come across so far was from a lady in Burngreave, posted in the afternoon of Christmas Eve in the early years of the last century, to the Gas Company, reporting a smell of gas in her kitchen, could they come and find the leak please! I hope they got there in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tsavo Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 After a quick look around I can tell you that a Gullet Bed can be a trench used in dam wall building, (the Dale Dyke Dam had one, didn't do it much good though) it's a problem with the human gullet or a 60 foot boat which is very popular in Turkey for cruising. Take your pick, though I can't see "E" fixing any of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 ... It's addressed to Mr. E Thomas, 86, Oakland Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield, and postmarked 9.45pm May 8th 1914... Ernest THOMAS Engineer 86 Oakland Road, Hillsborough White's 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 'Gullet' Saddlery Repairs? don't know where the bed bit comes in though. When flocking or altering a saddle, the craftsman must be very knowledgeable about saddle fit. He must be careful that, during his work, he retains the symmetry of the panels and the balance of the saddle. It is important to choose a craftsman who knows about saddles, and about how the saddle fit relates to the horse's back. Perhaps the bed bit was to do with fitting, as in 'bedding in' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Incredible bit of info on the back of the postcard I wonder if any of his relatives will come on and read his words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 Thanks for the prompt replies everyone. New avenues to explore. I'll keep watching this space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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