Added by: KatherineHopePhoto of Thomas Charles Nichols Thompson
Added by: KatherineHopeThis medal was awarded to T.C.N. Thompson
Added by: KatherineHopeBay of Islands, Newfoundland postcard fro Thompson collection
Added by: KatherineHope"The Fisherman's Foe - Near the Entrance to St. John's, Newfoundland" from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeCombination Ice Views - St. John's, Newfoundland - Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeThe Return from the Ice Fields - St. John's, Newfoundland - Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHope"The Story of the Beacon Fire; or 'Trust in God, and do the Right' A Tale of the Cornish Coast" by Naomi pub. London 1884. Bookplate reads: Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen PRIZE Awarded to Thomas C. N. Thompson for Geography 2nd Session 1884-5
Alexander Ogilvie, LLD Headmaster
Added by: KatherineHopeWater Street, St. John's, Newfoundland - Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeDrying Codfish, Entrance St. John's, Newfoundland - Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeThe Cod-fishing Industry - St. John's Newfoundland from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeChurch of England Cathedral, St. John's, Newfoundland from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHope"Pity's Akin To Love" Copyrighted by R.L. Wells 1906 from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHope1906 postcard "It's All Going Out And Nothing Coming In!" from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeWinston S. Churchill - 1904 - from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeT.C.N. Thompson was Captain of the S.S. Samara
Added by: KatherineHopeAnother view of the S.S. Samara. Written on back of photo by daughter, Ida Hope Thompson:
"Progresso Samara at L side"
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: Old Houses, Holborn - Known also as Staple Inn, Holborn Bars. These old Houses are one of the few symbolic landmarks of the past history of London, and the old courtyard behind offers to the jaded visitor or citizen a restful retreat. It was here that Dr. Johnson wrote his famous "Rasselas".
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: Aldwych, London - "This handsome street of recent construction emerges from the Strand and leads into Kingsway. On the left are the offices of the well-known London Daily, the "Morning Post." and further on the Waldorf Hotel, and on the right is the Gaiety Theatre" from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: Piccadilly (Clubland) - - One of the fashionable promenades of the West End. It is here that many of London's best clubs are situated, with a magnificent view overlooking the Green Park.
Added by: KatherineHope"The Morning Ride, Rotten Row, London" On back of postcard: "Rotten Row - A fashionable place for riding and driving in Hyde Park. The name is derived from "Route du Roi" or King's Drive.
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: "Wellington Arch, with Statue of Peace - This splendid piece of architecture is a fitting entrance to Constitution Hill, so famous for historic Royal Processions, it being quite adjacent to Buckingham Palace. The Statue of Peace is the work of Captain Adrian Jones." From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeT.C.N. Thompson relates the story of the Falkland Islands Battle to children in Yarmouth for "Empire Day"
Added by: KatherineHopeT.C.N. Thompson relates the story of the Falkland Islands Battle to children in Yarmouth for "Empire Day". (Part 2)
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: The Old Curiosity Shop is an historical link with the times of Dickens, and is reminiscent of the scene with Little Nell, her grandfather, bibulous Dick Swiveller, and the genial Quilp. It is situated unpretentiously behind the great Picture House in Kingsway.
Added by: KatherineHopeTwelve days before the sinking of the Titanic, T.C.N. Thompson rescued the crew of the New Brunswick schooner "Blue Jacket" after they hit an iceberg 75 miles north of where the Titanic went down.
Added by: KatherineHopeThe signs on the shop read: "The Old Curiosity Shop, immortalized by Charles Dickens. H. Poole, Waste Paper Merchant"
Added by: KatherineHopePhoto of T.C.N. Thompson as a young man
Added by: KatherineHope"See that? That's all right until Kaiser Bill comes hanging around." - From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeCaptain Thompson's obituary -1925
Added by: KatherineHopeCaptain Thompson's obituary photo
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: The Tower Bridge - Was designed by Mr. Wolfe Barry. The central span is formed of two drawbridges which weigh 950 tons each, and which are raised by hydraulic power, allowing vessels to proceed up the river Thames. The Bridge was commenced in 1886, and opened in 1894. From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: "The New Archway, The Mall - Otherwise the Admiralty Arch - forms a termination to the Mall, and was built and completed immediately before the Coronation of King George V.
Added by: KatherineHope"Let me calmly rest on His will in the consciousness that He numbers and controls the changeful circumstances of every event of my life, whispering to my inmost soul, "It is the Lord, let Him do what seemeth Him good."
Calm as the sea bird on the wave
Through all life's changes let me rest;
Reposing on my Father's will,
On every billow lying still,
As on His breast.
Added by: KatherineHopePrinted on back of postcard: "Cheapside - This wonderful and world-famous Street, almost more than any other, illustrates the immensity of London's City traffic. It is in the centre of the city, and is full of historic interest." From Thompson Postcard collection
Added by: KatherineHopeFrom MISCH & STOCK's "The British Empire" Series No. 237 Printed on front of postcard: "Middle Temple Hall Shakespeare Recited His Plays Here Before Queen Elizabeth"
Added by: KatherineHopeWritten on back of postcard: "The Houses of Parliament - The famous river-front of the Houses of Parliament is 940 feet in length, and contains statues of the English Monarchs from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria." From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: "Queen Victoria Memorial - This handsome Memorial to Queen Victoria was erected by the nation, and unveiled in 1911. It stands in front of Buckingham Palace."
Added by: KatherineHopeVictorian-era Robert Burns postcard. Printed on reverse: "Valentine's Series Printed in Great Britain" From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: "St. Paul's Cathedral - Interior, looking East. It is really only when entering St. Paul's that its immensity is fully appreciated. There are only four larger churches in the whole world: St. Peter's, Rome; Seville, Florence and Milan Cathedrals. The Library, Whispering Gallery, and Golden Gallery, and the Ball, can be visited on certain days, for which a small charge is made." From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: "The Marble Arch - One of London's landmarks, and is situated at the extreme west end of Oxford Street. It was originally erected at the entrance to Buckingham Palace, but in 1850 was removed to its present site." From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: "One of the most interesting and busiest centres in London. The ornamental monument in front of Charing Cross Station is a replica of the original Charing Cross in memory of Queen Eleanor. The Strand, the most fascinating of London Streets, stretches away to the East citywards, and is generously sprinkled with well-known Hotels and Theatres." From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: "British Museum - The present suite of buildings was commenced in 1823. Different portions have been added as required. It is a great National Institution containing priceless collections of books and antiquities of various kinds." From Thompson Postcard Collection.
Added by: KatherineHope"Thames Embankment and Cleopatra's Needle, London" from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHope"The House of Commons" from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHope"Throne Room, Buckingham Palace. Where Drawing Rooms Are Held And Presentations To Court Made" From Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHope"LEVEES ARE HELD HERE BY THE SOVEREIGNS OF ENGLAND" from Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeVictorian-era painting of the Tower of London's Armoury from the Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopePrinted on front of postcard: "The Treasury - Where The Empire's Accounts Are Considered And Cabinet Meetings Held" by Misch & Stock's "The British Empire" Series No. 237 from the Thompson Postcard Collection
Added by: KatherineHopeHandwritten on back of postcard: "Founded by a Scotchman named Paterson in the year 1694."
Added by: KatherineHopeOn back of postcard: "The most imposing building in the Metropolis, and situated in the centre of the City on a hill. It was designed and erected by Sir Christpher Wren, is 510 feet long by 225 feet wide and 2292 feet in circumference. The Cross, the length of which is 30 feet, is elevated 404 feet from the foundation. The Ball weighs 5,000 lbs., and the Cross, 3,300 lbs." From Thompson Postcard Collection
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Added by: KatherineHope"GALLANT ROCK FERRY CAPTAIN"