On this day
1st January 1916
25th May 1916
All this life’s a horrid bubble
Just a painted peice of trouble
We come on this earth to cry
We grow older and we sigh
Older still and then we die
Dont you know
E. S. Bestwicke R.N.A .S.
Manor House
Breaston Derby
25th May 1916
Pte. Stanley Page.
20tieth Hussars
I.
The wild winds wail like some sad soul
Whose days on earth are spent.
Hurled forth by the hand of death
Into eternity sent.
II
Yet how I love its plaintive dirge
Tho sad as sad can be
It is the music of my soul
An accompaniment for me
The winds they sang a welcome
When first I saw the light
May they sing my funeral song
When I pass into the night
S Page
25th May 1916
Jamie Thompson B.P.M.S. 25/5/16
2/1st Renfrewshire Battery / R.F.A.
2/3rd Highland Howitzer Bde R.F.A.
Norwich
25th May 1916
William Adair Trumpeter
2/1st Renfrewshire Battery RFA
Highland Howitzer Bde RFA
Norwich
25th May 1916
2nd A.M. Andrew S. Rollo (Glasgow -W-)
45 Squadron . Royal Flying Corps
Sedgeford
31st May 1916
Welcomed me very kindly for which I am
and always shall be extremely grateful.
31st May 1916
Pte S Draper
8th Argyle & Southerland Highlanders
Norwich
31st May 1916
No. 1473. C.QM.S. Miner
1st /XX Lancashire Fusiliers
86.th. Brigade 29.th. Division
B.E.F
31st May 1916
2nd Air Mechanic Davis
25929 25 Res. Squadron
Thetford
changed Peterboro for Liverpool - on leave
31st May 1916
Senr Driver WM Kimber T2155
4th Pov. Train A.S.C
Attached 4th Prov. Field Amb. R.A.M.C.
City of London
31st May 1916
4/6/16Lc Cpl J. E. Stokes 5 31
5th Prov Field Coy
Royal Engineers
Pakefield St
South Lowestoft
A Friend in Need
Is a Friend Indeed
4th June 1916
4.6.1916.
J Edwards
Market Harboro.
Thank the people for the good room
for a rest for one who is stranded
4th June 1916
4.6.1916
Many thanks and appreciation for the
rest room committee.
Rfm. J. Cook 1548
1/5 Batt Kings Lpool Rgt. B.E.F.
4th June 1916
Pain seems to be a door into the realm of conscious experiences,
It is true that we say when we are passing through it,
I cannot think of anything today because I am in such
pain! I hardly know what to do for the pain; and
yet when it passes away, we are sensitive to a host of
impressions that we before ignored. Rest, companionship,
the scent of flowers, the pleasure of simple foods, the joy
of sleep, all are ours in a new way; we have a new
experience of them. And friends as they watch us after
we have come out of the darkness, notice a growth in
sympathy and self control, a larger and more thoughtful
view of things.
G.H.S. Walpole
Pte. J.R. Luke.
3/2 N. F. A. R.A.M.C.
June 4th. VI. 16
4th June 1916
Wishing the Mess Committee many thanks
for the kind way in which they
are showing that they do not
forget the boys who have left their
homes for their King & Countrys Sake.
S. Sergt A. C. Cossins
3rd/2nd N F Amb
RAMC
4th June 1916
5.5.1916
Thanks for attending to our many wants & we
all appreciate your kindness.
Pte. J. Gallagher
R.A.M.C.
Gateshead-on-Tyne
4th June 1916
With Best Wishes
Pte RW Burnip (2200)
3/2 N.F.A. R.A.M.C.
Dunston-on-Tyne
10th June 1916
Private Robin Jaques No 2532.
B Company
16th Middlesex. (.PSB.)
Two is Company three is none
10th June 1916
In keen appreciation, for kindness and sympathy
bestowed on June 10th &11th 1916. J S Lindsay Lt A.P D.
Stones weep tho' eyes were dry
Choicest flowers soonest die
Their sun oft sets at noon
Whose fruit is ripe in June
Then tears of joy be thine
Since earth must soon resign
To God what is divine
Epitaph on Tomb of Wife of Robert Kirk. Balquhidder.
10th June 1916
A Toast
Here's to the happiest days of my life
Spent in the Arms of another man's Wife
- My Mother
FF Lowestoft
10th June 1916
Pte R. Whitelock, no 5388
2/6 West Yorks Regt. (P.W.O.)
62 Division.
Somerleyton Park.
Nr. Lowestoft
19th June 1916
Their life in Scotland Yet.
Pte. M. Smith.
2/7 A & SH.
Norwich.
Scotland for Ever
19th June 1916
Bandsman Walter Palmer 8705
A. Co. 2/4 Northants. Regt.
Newmarket
Cambs. 19/6/16.
21st June 1916
Better Love hath no man than
he who lays down his life
for his Country
Pte Shiner E.
69th Div Sig Coy
R. E.
21st June 1916
My Heart is like a Cabbage
Tis nearly split in two
The leaves I give to others
But the heart I give to you.
Signaller W Miller
Machine Gun Corps
21st June 1916
21-6-16.
Stranded but happy (& grateful)
Sincerely Yours.
H Beech S.Sgt
A.O.C.
Hough Green. Widnes.
Lancs.
21st June 1916
I might miss trains, but that you know.
Is quite permissable
But I would fair my promise keep
With good kind Christobel.
LM
Hibling-Keiller
R.N.A.S.
Somewhere.
21st June 1916
Dvr. P Crowther 120537.
E Sub Section
48th (RE) Battery RFA
Weedon
Northants
21st June 1916
Pte A. MacGregor R A.M.C.
attached to 2/8th. A. & S H.
Edingthorpe Camp
North Walsham
Norfolk
England
21st June 1916
25.6.16
A carrier of the Wounded,
“Trained St. Bernard Dog”.
27th June 1916
27/6/16
Man is Made of Dust
Woman Sawdust and liked it.
77899
Gnr. N Jayes
RGA
Landguard
27th June 1916
Signaller F. Wilkinson
310th Brigade R.F.A.
D. Battery. Somerleyton
Lowestoft
27th June 1916
27/6/16
Certe fete finem 6188 2/4 Norfolks
3rd July 1916
2888 Geo. A. Browse 2/6 Seaforth Highdrs
13. East Back Street
Bishopmill
Elgin
Scotland
3rd July 1916
2319 Pte John Gault 2/6 Seaforth Highlanders
1 King Street Lossiemouth
Scotland.
3rd July 1916
Wm Robinson
2nd Engineer H.M.T. Gabir
North Shields
Let him that thinkth he standth take heed lest
3rd July 1916
4507.
Pvte H G Harrod
2/7 West Ridings
Duke of Wellingtons
Henham Park Camp
Wangford.
3rd July 1916
Pvte H Langton 4521
2/7 West Ridings
Duke of Wellingtons
Henham Park Camp
Wangford.
3rd July 1916
4523 Pvte H Wakefield
2/7 West Ridings
Duke of Wellingtons
Henham Park Camp
Wangford.
Suffolk.
3rd July 1916
Some People love the Thistle
Some People love the Rose
But I think the Flour that makes my Bread
is the sweetest flower that grows
Dr S Pickup.
37 Battery RFA
3rd July 1916
July 3rd 1916
Wm Young
R G A
Many thanks for nights rest + kind attention on this
date, when stranded on the way to Yarmouth
3rd July 1916
July 4th 1916.
E. Stanger. No 4261. South Shields.
H.M.S. Callsit. Co. Durham
Naval. Base.
Gt. Yarmouth
Norfolk
3rd July 1916
July 4th 1916.
Drummer T. Oliver
25th Battn West Yorks Regt
Somerleyton Park Camp.
Nr Lowestoft.
3rd July 1916
July 4th. 16
Sapper L Wasse
62. W.R.D 2/3 F.C.R.E.
Somerleyton Camp
Suffolk
3rd July 1916
A warrior travelling by night
Reached Peterboro in a sorry plight
At dawn o’ day
Of sleep bereft, all tousel-tossed
He hied him to where soldiers dossed
By night and day.
The femme de chambre with a smile
Said, “Come inside, and rest awhile,
Rest while you may.”
“But first come here to the light
And poetry in my book please write
At dawn ‘o day”
Of sleep bereft, all tousel-tossed
He said I’ll write when I have dossed
T’was dawn ‘o day
He slept, and dreamt he wrote this rot
So wrote it down lest t’were forgot
t’was dawn ‘o day.
Oh, femme de chambre tell me pray
Who writes poetry at dawn ‘o day?
Sapper E.J. Currey
4th July 1916 A.P.S. R.E.
Lynford Hall, Mundford
3rd July 1916
July 3/16
Here’s to us, all of us.
May we never want more.
Noan of us
Nor Thee neither
A Licorice Lad.
4th July 1916
La vie est brève,
Un peu d’espoir,
Un peu de rève
Et puis – bonsoir.
(Life is short,
a little dream
a little love
and then good night!)
4/7/16.
Cpl VH Croft, RFC
4th July 1916
Parting Thoughts
The best of friends the best of sons
From their loved ones sometimes have to part
perhaps a tear sometimes a sob & times a broken
heart
Perhaps you reader are placed like me
& from a mother have had to part
& if you find a lump in your throat
try & keep a cherry heart
We know the world is a big place
in which we have to roam
but you will get through your work
quite easily
if you think of the loved ones at home
You may have left your sweetheart
at some little village station
Then think of her singing till the boys come
home
it will fill you with inspiration
Well we come to the end of the verses
Motto do not lag
but do your bit for old England
& so preserve the flag
Pte. E.J. Robinson
3rd Battn Norfolk Regt
@ Felixstowe
Suffolk
4th July 1916
Parting Thoughts
The best of friends the best of sons
From their loved ones sometimes have to part
perhaps a tear sometimes a sob & times a broken
heart
Perhaps you reader are placed like me
& from a mother have had to part
& if you find a lump in your throat
try & keep a cherry heart
We know the world is a big place
in which we have to roam
but you will get through your work
quite easily
if you think of the loved ones at home
You may have left your sweetheart
at some little village station
Then think of her singing till the boys come
home
it will fill you with inspiration
Well we come to the end of the verses
Motto do not lag
but do your bit for old England
& so preserve the flag
Pte. E.J. Robinson
3rd Battn Norfolk Regt
@ Felixstowe
Suffolk
5th July 1916
Rfm G Wm Seed
2/7th West Yorks
Wishes Miss A.O. Webster
With thanks for attendance
2/7th West Yorks
5th July 1916
July 5th
A very tired boy from
Whittelesea, came to our
Rest
We tried to entice him
to write in our book
But at the pages
he wouldn’t e’en look
But he fell fast
asleep in the chair.
C. Layton.
5th July 1916
I came up into this rest
And what do you think was best
I’ll leave it to you,
For I’v something to do, - (not yet)
There are a few Soldiers here,
And plenty of Ginger Bear,
My name it is V,
And I think I’l go out and get
some of the other Beer
B P V.
__________________________
L/C W MacKenzie
4th Cameron Highrs
5-7-16
5th July 1916
Breathes there a man with soul so dead
Who never to himself has said
When he banged his toes against the bed
! ! ! ! ! ! !
Pte. J.G. Lancaster RGA
5th July 1916
I write here not for beauty
I write here not for fame
I write to be remembered
So I’ll just sign my name
Pte J Ellis R.G.A
5th July 1916
Remembrance is all I ask if this should
prove to hard a task,
Then forget me.
Pte. J W Harland. R G.A.
6th July 1916
Here’s health to me and all my pals
and ---------- old Kaiser Bill
Lets hope his head will never stop aching
until we have given him a ---------- good shaking
Pte F.M. Harding. Sheffield. R.G.A.
6th July 1916
Pte. Fred Smith. Regt. 4021
¾ Lincs. Saltfleet. N. Somercoates.
Near Grimsby.
My ink is pale my pen
is blunt for you my
love will never xxxxxx fail
with the best of luck to all
who reads this.
6th July 1916
10 Men on board a Steam drifter
were boarded by the Crew of a German
Submarine – which took them on
board the Submarine & sunk their
fishing boat. The enemy treated
them humanely & spoke kindly
to them - & landed them near
Shields having blown up their
ship – 5 of the Crew were
killed 19 of the men that
were saved stayed at the
Rest Home for an Hour
July 6
6th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN. 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the submarine also picked
up the crew of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
This is to certify that the entire crew of
the Steam Drifter “Newark Castle
SN 2 29” called at the Soldiers &
Sailors rest at Peterborrough on Saturday
morning July 8th after being submarined
off North Shields at 6 o’clock on
Wednesday morning.
We were landed at the Port of Blyth
Northumberland at 12 o’clock the same
morning by a British submarine all
safe & well, the British submarine also picked
up the crews of the Girl Bessie & Petunia
4 of whom were wounded & had been in the water for 20 minutes.
William Stammers. Skipper Sidney Sayer Mate
Henry Stone, Helmsman Theophilus Alp. Whaleman.
George Mayhew. Net Stower. Richard Nicholls, ditto
Herbert Rose. Castoff. Arthur Cleveland Cook.
William Corbyn Stoker John Loutham. Engineer
8th July 1916
Corporal John A. Devlin,
‘F’ Company, Machine Gun Corps,
Belton Park,
Grantham
8/7/16
8th July 1916
L Corp H Spencer
D Company 2/5 West Yorks
Somerleyton Park
Somerleyton
8/7/16
8th July 1916
Better late than never, is a comforting
refrain
Save, When we reach the Station, too late to
catch the train.
Such was the plight of:
and very sincere thanks
from:
L/Cpl. A.W. Aldous
26570, 4th Battalion. R.D.F.
Mullingar Barracks
Ireland
8th July 1916
Sgt. C.E. Smith.
2/8 West Yorkshire Regt.
Somerleyton Park.
Nr Lowestoft.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kindness that will never be forgotten.
July 9/16
8th July 1916
I spent here an hour. which I shall never
forget. It is such Kindnesses as these that
make a soldier’s life so much easier.
1216 Corpl A.B. Steel RFA.
312 Brigade RFA. Headquarters.
Bungay Common
9/7/16
8th July 1916
Memories of a Happy stay at Peterboro’ Soldiers
Rest. Date 8.7.16.
Hard boiled Eggs barred.
Sapper F Hall.
62nd Divnl. R.E.
Flixton Park Camp.
8th July 1916
No 294 Fred W Roadhouse
2/3rd West Riding Field Ambce.
R A. M. C.(T)
Peace Headquarters:- 2 Gell St. Sheffield
Home Address:- 172 Ecclesall Rd Sheffield
At present Stationed at Flixton Park. Nr. Bungay Suffolk
9th July 1916
8th July 1916
Pte C. Chadwick.
2/3 West Riding Field Ambce
Flixton Camp,
Nr Bungay,
Suffolk. 9/7/16.
A soldier finds so little rest,
so my sincerest thanks are due
to the good ladies at the soldiers rest.
when passing through Peterb’ro
13th July 1916
Bombadier H. Draper
37th Battery
1/C Brigade
Cavlery Barracks.
Norwich.
Always pleased to hear from
Any of H.M. Soldiers or Sailors
13th July 1916
But two short hours have I spent in this Room;
Still, same has dispersed all wearyness & gloom
Fine rest & refreshment have I obtained
And strength to pursue my journey have
Gained
A Liverpool “Jock”
No 5395
13/7/16
13th July 1916
Two Kilties on their way from home to camp
Crept here one morning cold & damp
Then rested, washed, & hunger free,
We took our leave, quite happy we.
Cpl L. Thompstone
2/4 Seaforth Hrs
13th July 1916
all that is left to me is to confirm
what is said above.
Sergt H.E. Potts
2/4th Seaforth Hrs
13th July 1916
Off with a Draft at last.
After eighteen months hard work,
And should another War draw nigh
I’ll never join the 2nd Line.
Sgt: J. E. H 2/7 “Gordons
13th July 1916
Sapper. D. Kerr.
P2 Company; Royal Engineers
Clipstone Camp, Nottinghamshire
13.7.16
13th July 1916
Signaller George Stewart
2/4th Black Watch (Royal Highrs)
Blickling Camp
Near Aylsham
Thursday 13-7-16
13th July 1916
Signaller A Morrice
2/4th Black Watch
Blickling Camp.
Thursday 13.7.16 Near Aylsham
13th July 1916
Signaller James G Whitelaw
2/4th Black Watch
Blickling Camp
Thursday 13.7.16 Near Aylsham
13th July 1916
Signaller B. Landale 1654
310th Bde RFA D Battery
Somerleyton Park
Lowestoft
16th July 1916
Sergt Wm McPherson
2/2nd Lovat Scouts
Benacre Camp
Wrentham. Suffolk
16/7/19
16th July 1916
Had a good meal
served by dainty hands
In a dainty style
Hope to have another
In the happy days to come
18.7.16
Dr. A Pearce.
129421
Cavelrey Barracks
Norwich
16th July 1916
J R Johnson
1991 2/3 West Riding Field Ambl.
163 Nine Street
Wallsend on Tyne.
Bungay
18th July 1916
Trooper A J Dunkley 1561
2/1 Northampton Yeomnry
thanking the ladies for there kindness at
the way they are to the soldiers at G.E.R.
for being so good to them all and sitting
up for them and making a place for them
to rest at night I dont know where the
soldiers would be with out them thanking
the ladies once again
18th July 1916
Pte G. T. Robinson
2/6 Lancashire Fusiliors
Stationed at Colchester
Essex
18th July 1916
A soldier stranded on the way
home from France tenders his
heartiest thanks to the ladies
for their kindness & attention
Pte J.W. Howell 2198
24th (s) Batt Royal Fusiliers
18.7.16
18th July 1916
18/7/16
When in Rome Boys, you can do as Roman’s do
But in Paree Boys if you cannot (Parley Voo)
Take a tip from me just say Wee.Wee
There Hearty but Haughty in gay Paree
But when in Yorkshire dear old Yorkshire
Where they never make a boast
If they see you looking sad, well its come & sup
up lad
When in Yorkshire you’re one of the Bo-uys.
Gunner A. V. Smith
Machine Gun Section
2/6 Duke of Wellingtons Regt
Wishes to heartily thank the ladies for their kindness
towards me while stranded at Peterborough
18th July 1916
When we left our homes in Wales
Came to Saltburn by the Sea
Our little picks and shovels we put down
For we guard the Shores by night and we
do it with delight
Just to stop the Germans landing in
the town.
Gunner W McKenzie
1/7 Welsh Cyclists
18th July 1916
A Little bit of Welsh
Llanfairpwllgyngyllgogerchwrynobbullllantyseilogogogoch
"St Mary's Church in the Hollow of the White Hazel near a Rapid Whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the Red Cave".
McKenzie
1/7 Welsh. Reg
(William McKenzie signed the book twice on 18 July 1916)
21st July 1916
Gunner. H.G. Johnson. 37TH Battery.
I ’C’ Reserve Brigade. R.F.A.
July 21st 1916 Norwich
21st July 1916
Gunner N Binns 37th Battery
I ‘C’ Reserve Brigade RFA
July 21ST 1916 Norwich
21st July 1916
Pte Geo. Stewart 2069
B. Coy. 2nd 7th A. S. Hghs
July 23rd Edingthorpe Camp
1916 North Walsham
Norfolk
21st July 1916
Pt. John. Starkey. 3039
B. Coy 2nd . 7 ASH
Edingthorpe Camp
July 23rd North Walsham
1916 Norfolk
21st July 1916
Pte. G.R. Bozeat.
PL. 1313. S. 1st Reserve Batt. R.M.L.I.
Blandford. Dorset
21st July 1916
Dr. G. Elston 111954 July 27/1916
38 Res. Batt. R.F.A.
1st C. Res. Brigade
Cavalry Barracks.
Norwich
Norfolk
P/O add.
4 Lord St
New Wortley
Leeds
21st July 1916
Dr. J. Burkinshaw 111950 R.F.A.
38 Res: Batt. 1st C. Res. Brigade
Cavalry Barracks.
Norwich
Norfolk
With Best Wishes
to the Laidies at
The . Rest Rooms
21st July 1916
Strikes me I have written in this
book already but this Soc. can do to
be written about by one person twice
I only wish that every station had
the same place of rest.
G.J.R.W.
27th July 1916
The Third Time of Visitation (not ‘asking’ like
The Banns of Marriage)
Dr. H Denton. 111953.
Cavalry Barracks
Norwich.
‘A cun thro’ Dowsbry’ in Tykeland
“Shakey”.
“and right good grub it is too”
27/7/16
27th July 1916
Gunner R. T. Caldecote
C/Company 1st Section
Heavy Section M.M.G-S
New farm Camp
Elvedon
Nr Thetford
27th July 1916
28/7/16
Pte W Hannant
3384 D Coy
2/5 norfolk Regt
KillingHall Moor Camp
Harrogate
Yorkshire
27th July 1916
It was a sultry summer night
I was waiting for a train
and as a soldier likes old friends
so I called here again.
with thanks to the staff.
29/7/16
Colin Chadwick
2/3 W.R. Field Ambce R:A:M:C.
Station Flixton Park, Suffolk
27th July 1916
31/7/16. Frank Gregory.
Royal Flying Corps.
Aerodrome Swaffam
( Home. Corps.)
1st August 1916
Aug 1 1916
Original Lines
By
Sgt Fredk J. Davies 4525
26 Middlesex Rgt
Flixton Park
Bungay
1st August 1916
Cpl. Hughes. 1.8.16
a.coy
26th (S) Batt Middlesex Regt.
Flixton P. Camp
Bungay
Suffolk
1st August 1916
4108 GE Fitton D Coy
2/6 West Yorks Regt.
Somerleyton Camp
Nr Lowestoft
1st August 1916
Alfred Butterworth is my Name
And England is My Nation
Oldham is My Dwelling Place
And Christ is my Salvation
When I am Dead and in my Grave
And all my Bones are Rotten
You will find upon my Stone
That I am not Forgotten
Sapper A. Butterworth 3434
1 Sec 2/3 Field Co W.R.D.
Royal Engineers
Somerleyton Camp
Nr Lowestoft
1st August 1916
This little World of ours is mighty
hard to beat
You get a thorn with every rose
But aint the roses sweet
Pte R Green 3985
A coy 2/1 Cambs Regt
Killinghall Moor Camp Harrogate Yorks
1st August 1916
Thow shalt not covert thy neighbours wife
His ass thou shal’t not slaughter
But thank the Lord.
It isn’t a sin
To covert thy neighbours daughter.
Pte J Reecy
2/1st Northern Casualty Clearing
Station
62nd Division West Riding
Flixton Park
1st August 1916
Kindness and Rest At The GER
Room Peterborough When Stranded
Pte C Smith
2/5 Essex regt
Yorkshire
1st August 1916
Sympathetic old lady to Soldiers
Its an awful war this?
Tommy quite Cheary
The Best war I ever knew
Mother?
Pte H Pearson
2/7th A&.SH.
1st August 1916
Kind Friend for pitys sake
Forbear, To laugh at anything
written here.
Blessed be the boy who
does think so
And may his tears for
ever flow
somesilly
2479 Pte Atkins
3/1 EA Field Amb
Killinghall Moor Camp
Harrogate.
1st August 1916
Once again in dear old
Peterborough
L/c. W.G. Aylott
69 EA Div RE
Radleyn School
Harrogate
Yorks
1st August 1916
It’s the little things of this life that counts.
No 2547 Pte W. Grimwood
3/1 E A F Amb.
Killinghall Moor Camp
Harrogate
Yorks
1st August 1916
Brotherhood shall reign ere yet
when men the world oer shall
Brothers be and all that!
Pte. B Cattermole
1st August 1916
A fellow feeling makes us wondrous Kind.
Perhaps the Poet would have changed his mind
If he happened in a crowd to find
A fellow feeling in his pocket behind
C
10th August 1916
Chatham
19405
Pte. C. Blythe
Royal Marine Light Infantry
29 Mess
H.M.S. Campania
C/o G.P.O.
London.
10th August 1916
14073. Sig. J Lawton 313 Bde
R.F.A
C. Batty Flixton Park Camp
Nr. Bungay
Suffolk
Late of
Stoke-on-Trent Staffs
North Stafford Infantry
10th August 1916
Money can repay the debt but only kindness
can requite kindness
Sir Walter Scott
E Elmer Cossey
9th (G HQ Res Bn H L. I.
Hipswell Camp
Catterick
Yorks
13th August 1916
Sgt. J. G. Stewart
No 2966 C. Coy
2/7th A & S Hdrs.
Edingthorpe Camp.
North Walsham
13/8/16
13th August 1916
No 4413 L/Cpl. Veitch J.
A Coy 2/8 Royal Scots.
Rainsford End Camp.
Chelmsford.
Essex
13/8/16
13th August 1916
No 2474 J. Jackson Cpl
Military Mounted Police
185th Inf Bdge Headquarters
Somerleyton Camp
Lowestoft
15-8-16
13th August 1916
A.W. Townsend. L/Cpl
4/1 Cambs Regt
Killinghall Moor Camp.
Harrogate.
Yorks
13th August 1916
Gunner W. Palmer
No 4004 C. Coy.
4th /1st Cambs. Regt.
Killinghall Moor Camp
Harrogate
Yorks.
13th August 1916
1061 Driver R. Elliott
No 2 Coy. A.S.C.
Killinghall Moor Camp
Harrogate
Yorks
13th August 1916
Pte H. S. Cross.
4605 C. Coy.
4th /1st Cambs. Regt
Killinghall Moor Camp
Harrogate
Yorks
15th August 1916
14073 Signaller JH Lawston
313 Bde West Riding Bde RFA
C Battery
Flixton Park Camp
Bungay Suffolk
15th August 1916
14019 Sig E. Hancock
313th Bde RFA
C Batt
Flixton Park Camp
Nr Bungay Suffolk
15th August 1916
Air Mechanic McIntosh Aug. 1916
Royal Flying Corps
Thousehold
Norwich
Wounded at Mons. 1914. with 5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlottes
15th August 1916
5176 Pte S.J Evans. 2/4 Welsh
D Coy att KSLI
2/4th KSLI
Old Warden Camp
Nr Bedford
21st August 1916
Rfn. H Widlöf
1/5th Kings Liverpool Reg.
Attached 43rd Provisional Battn.
Weybourne Camp
Norfolk
21/8/17
21st August 1916
Pte B A Thirtle
7051 2/6th Essex Regt
Killinghall Camp 22/8/16
Harrogate
Proceeding to Norwich on Draft leave
21st August 1916
Pte F Woolnough
7063 2/6 Essex Regt
Killinghall Moor Camp
Harrogate
----------------------------------
Proceeding to Norwich on Draft leave
21st August 1916
God made the little nigger boys.
He made them in a night.
He made them in a hurry
And forgot to paint them White
Many thanks for nights rest &
Kindness shown by the Ladies of
The Soldiers rest.
Scout. C. Sheppard
11 Kenmuir Rd
Finedon
Northants
23-8-16
21st August 1916
All thing work together
for good to those that love God
Pte H. W. Bower (Norwich boy)
2/5th Essex Reg
Killinghall Moor Camp
24/8/16 Harrogate
24th August 1916
When war is on and dangers nigh
God and the soldiers people cry
when war is oe’r and things are righted
God is forgotten and the soldiers slighted
Sergt Faulkner
Northants Yeomany
Trusthorpe Hall Comp
Mablethorpe
Lincs
24th August 1916
Trooper A.J Luck
2191 . 2/1st Beds Yeom
Elveden Camp
Nr Thetford
Norfolk E
Many thanks for the way that I was
Treated at the soldiers Rest Peterborough
24th August 1916
A LAD FRA SHEFFIELD
H Oven Lcpl
A Sig Section RE
Attd 187 Infantry Bde
Flixton
Bungay
Suf
Beauty is skin deep
24th August 1916
H W Stowell L/ Cpl
Headquarters
62nd Division
Flixton Hall
Bungay
Many thanks for kindness
Shown 29/8/16
29th August 1916
O all the ills human flesh
Is heir to
Give me the hills of Yorkshire
And the air too
Gr W. B Dutton 127910 R.F. A Norwich --------------
But not for long
29th August 1916
(O all the ills human flesh
Is heir to
Give me the hills of Yorkshire
And the air too)
Ditto previous entry
Gr N.B Merritt 127855
29th August 1916
Every man is the architect of
his own fortune (Plato) – But not in the army
N.B (Honi soit qui mal y pense) [Shamed be he who thinks badly of it]
Gunner H Murray
Norwich
Aug 29 1916
29th August 1916
C Shippin 127932 R F A
At Present Norwich
Next Week France (Perhaps)
Aug 29th 1916
Kind regards to the ladies of the
G.E. Rest Room for kind attendance etc
Ever remembered by all
29th August 1916
Aug 29th 1916
9 Jolly boys all signallers stationed
At Norwich (Just now) Next week
Somewhere in France dear mother but
They were still be smiling
Norman B Merritt Gr
(Who keeps them in order)
29th August 1916
Smile awhile,
For while you smile
Another smiles
And soon there’s miles & miles of smiles
And life’s worth while
Because you smile
Sje
29/8/16
31st August 1916
This practical Christianity, such as
appreciated by a soldier or sailor
'Trizzy' Trezise LCpl
Machine Gun Section
16th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
31st August 1916
Gunner W. A. Stanley 138166. Aug 31st 1916.
H.S.M.G.C
After being stranded all night a Peterboro, we visited the
soldier’s rest, which is a small home in itself. We wished
the ladies there good luck and happiness then we
journeyed on.
My best thanks to the Ladies in charge for the way
two Stranded Soldiers were made welcome
31st August 1916
Gnr. L. C. Chapman 32135
A Coy. Section. 3
H.S.M.G.C.
“Stanley House.”
Tideswell
Derbyshire
31st August 1916
My best respects to the ladies of the soldiers
and sailors rest for the way I was received
Sapper L Keenan
2/1 H F Coy Royal Engineers
31st August 1916
E. Stanger. (Cook.) Sept 1st 1916
H.M.S. Callsin.
Naval. Base.
G.t .Yarmouth.
Norfolk
31st August 1916
come and do a [piquet] boys
come and do a guard
you think its very easy
but you’ll find its very hard
4660 Pte HJ Robinson
C Coy 2/53 Ches
Old Warden
Bedford
31st August 1916
Please accept my most sincere thanks for the
manner in which I was received at the
Peterbruoro (G.E.) Soldiers Rest it is a blessing
there are such places for a chap to go when
he is stranded I much enjoyed the Refreshments
& tea is just like being at home
From a Birkenhead Lad
4660 Pte Henry Robinson 2/5 Cheshire Regt.
Stationed – Old Warden Camp Near Bedford
Address 62 Meadow Lane Rocok. Ferry Birkenhead
Cheshire
5th September 1916
Dr Hague.
A. Battery 313 Brigade.
R.F.A.
Please accept my best thank. For the
Way I was treated by the ladies
In the Soldiers & Sailors rest at
Peterborough G.E.R. hoping all men in
Uniform will do the same and show
Them what we can do
5th September 1916
Pte CG Lane 1st Herefords 5/9/16
Discharged from Army as result
Of Wounds received at Suvla Bay
Wishes to thank the Ladies at the
Soldiers Rest for their kindness
To H M Forces
5th September 1916
Tpr H. S. Ingram 2085.
2/1 Northants Yeomanry
Trusthorpe Hall Camp
Mablethorpe
Thanking you for your kindness
5th September 1916
Pte A Macro
3rd Norfolks att R.E.
Longmoor Camp
A strange coincidence
Lord Kitchener drowned 666 day of war 1916
News of his death 6th. day of 6th. month 1916
In his 66th year.
Crew of the Hampshire 666 person’s
That prominent figure (6)
Sept. 1916
5th September 1916
Cpl G.C. Fisher.
17. Crew. B. Coy.
H S. M.G.C.
Elvedon. Camp.
Thetford
6th September 1916
L/Cpl. H.O.Richardson
Crew. 18. B. Coy. 3rd Section.
HS. M.G.C.
Elveden Camp.
Nr. Thetford
Norfolk
Sept 6/1916
6th September 1916
Dvr R. Painter. 135113.
D. Sub. Section.
Cavalry Barracks.
Norwich
Norfolk
Sep 7/1916
Hoping the Ladies at the rest
Room will accept my best thanks
for the way in which I was treated here
&
They who fight for freedom undertake
the noblest cause mankind can ever
have at stake. Dvr. R. Painter.
6th September 1916
Pte J.W. Milligan
No 4806 C. Company
2/4th Cameron Highlanders
Keilling Heath. Holt. Norfolk.
John Willie Milligan
Mid. Murray.
East Kilbride. By. Glasgow.
6th September 1916
O Would The power The gift Tae gae us.
To see ourselves as others see us.
Burns.
AN.Hickman. Bowhill, Fifeshire
R.N.A.S. Scotland
Pulhman St. Mary Norfolk.
Thanking The Ladies at This station
for This kindness To me.
6th September 1916
No354 Bomb. P Brand.
64th (H)DACG
Rackheath.
Norwich.
23 Young Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
7th September 1916
Scots wa hae we Wallace bled
Scots whom Bruce has often led
Welcome to his goury bed
Let him follow me.
Wha far Scotlands King and law
Freedoms sword wed strongly draw
Freemen stand or freemen fa
Let him turn and flee.
We sleekit cowrin tim’rous beastie
O’’ what a panic’s in thy breastie.
Rabie Burns.
It’s a braw bricht mome licht nichtthe nicht
Two in a hammock attempted to kiss
in less than a minute they landed like this
No 1150
Gunner Jas Allan
“ C.O.D. Battery RFA
2/2nd Brigade Highland
7th September 1916
Received a Good Feed etc. With Thanks
Pte. W. P. Smith
2/3 E.A. F. Amb
7th September 1916
Gr John Crangle
“B” Battery 50th Bde
9th Div R F A
Wounded at La Bassee
7th Sept 1915
7th September 1916
Tis a far far better thing that I
do now, than I have ever done
before.
Driver G Kay, C Battery
310th Brigade R.F.A.
LOWESTOFT
8th September 1916
No 1378 Trooper. W Hall.
2/1 Northants Yeom
Trusthorpe 8/16
Nr Mablethorpe
Lincolnshire.
8th September 1916
No 2048. Trooper. A Hewlett
2/1 Northants Yeomanry
A. Squadron. 2nd Troop.
Trusthorpe Hall Camp
Near Mablethorpe
Lincolnshire
8/9/16
8th September 1916
No 114163
Driver Johnson J W
Four section 54th Res Battery
R F A
Bedford Barracks
Colinton
Nr Edinburgh
8th September 1916
No 4613 Felix McKenna 2/9 A.&SH. North Walsham
Du pain sec et du fromage c’est bien peu
Pour dejeunéer.
On me donner a je gage autre chose a’mon diner
Car Didon dina dit on due dos d’un dodu
Lindon
8th September 1916
Gunner J F. Drewery 40253
E Coy. 11 Crew 2 Section
HS MMG
Elveden Camp
Thetford
Every Cloud got a Silver Lining
Sept. 11th 1916
8th September 1916
Many Thanks for Nights Rest and Kindness
Shown by the Ladies at the Rest
No 4912 Gun T J Moore
A Battery
340 Artillary Bde RFA
Laconby Camp
Nr Grimsby
12th September 1916
I thank you very kindly in every possible
way for the kindness shown to a poor
old Chap when stranded by the good
Ladies of the above rest.
Come unto me all ye weary & I will give
you rest.
Sergt Inst. S. Ranns
M.G.C.
Grantham
Sep. 12.1916
12th September 1916
Long may your lum reek [May you never be without fuel for your fire or long may your chimney smoke]
184941 Pte W Macphail
113th Field Bakery
Wroxham
Norfolk
13/9/16
12th September 1916
We are the Northants Bhoys
Eases Emma Emma Q
Forethought
A little explained
A little looked over
& the trouble is over
4393. Cpl S Medlock
4th Reserve Brigade Artillery
12th September 1916
Gnr Lonie F. No 6445
B Bty 321st Bde R.F.A
Worstead Park Camp
Worstead
England
13/9/16
18th September 1916
Many thanks to the G.E.R Rest Room
Committee for a good cup of tea & a
welcome rest during journey back to Camp.
Gunner H. Ingram (38494).
A Co
M.G.C. (Heavy) Training Centre
No. 2 Camp Thetford.
18th Sep. 1916
18th September 1916
Driver B Morris
No. 122742.
R.FA
33rd Battery
Maryhill Barracks
Glasgow 21/9/16.
18th September 1916
Little grains of powder
Little dabs of paint
Makes a womans wrinkles
Look what they ain’t
Many thanks for the
kindness shown at the
Peterboro Soldiers &
Sailors rest
J Jarvis
HMS Hildebrand
Sept 21st 1916
18th September 1916
Many Thanks for the kindness Received at the GER
Rest Room
Pte N.A. McQuilty
2nd Battalion Scots Guards
B.EF
France
18th September 1916
Sapper E. Read.
Royal Engineers
3rd Depot Co Newark-on-Trent
A Home from home at the Soldiers
& Sailors Rest Sept 21st 1916
22nd September 1916
Fourteen Shropshires just back off “the land”
Think the G.E.R Rest Room is grand
There is plenty to eat
Repose more, or less sweet
And the ladies extend the Glad Hand
Lance Cpl cac Walker
2/4th K.S.L.I Bedford
Sept 22:16.
22nd September 1916
The House with the open door
It was after the fight one Autumn night
On The provance of old Loraine
A couple of wounded English lads[ ]
Emerged from a country Lane.
They had forced they way through the
German Lines.
Till they came to the village street
But no one Dare offer Shelter Them
Or a morsel of food to Eat.
For Death alas was the [ ]
Old on luck. Had promised any of[ ]
23rd September 1916
Many thanks for the kindness at the
G.E.R. Soldiers & Sailors Rest
Jack Garland
H.M.S Ganges 11
23/9/16
23rd September 1916
I am very pleased to give thanks to the ladies
of the G.E.R Soldiers and Sailors Rest
Pte Fred James
of the Girkers
23/9/16
23rd September 1916
The girl I Lost at London
Pt J Bridges 18977 Northamptonshire Reg
Northampton Dep. first sigs
23rd September 1916
Mary had a little watch
She swallowed it they say
Now she's taking Beechams Pills
To pass the time away
At the Soldiers and Sailors Rest Peterborough
RFC
Wyton
Hunts
24th September 1916
Then he sought their wounds and & gave
them food.
And bathed there tired feet
And they talked of the fight &
the Enemys flight
and how many a Chum had Died.,
The old Priest gazed at his Rosary
War is a terrible thing to fight he sighed
For the men must fight for the
wrong or the right
And the women are left to strive
Then he gave up his bed to those
Englishmen
And went in a chair to sleep
It was Early Dawn when the Germans
came
With their clanking swords & spurs,
and one of the uhlan officers said
You have been sheltering British
Curs,
I shelter all the old man Said
The [?] the Blind & the Poor,
for this house of mine is
always been the House with the open
Door,
The Germans found jeered in the old man’s
face,
And his pale lips moved in Prayer
They siezed him roughly & had him
out,
To be shot at the Village Square
I am ready to die the old man Said,
Like those who have gone before
But may heaven forgive
The men who have closed,
The House With the open Door.
Pte E.W. Johnson
KSLI 47408
Sept 24/16
24th September 1916
Sept 24.1916,
Heres to the ladies of the Soldiers & Sailors Rest. Peterboro.
God Bless them
C Newell
H.S. / M.G.C.
(Wellies)
24th September 1916
Cadet L J Rutherford 27/9/16
Cambridge
(L/Cpl A.S.C. M.T. Osterley ParK Middlesex
24th September 1916
29th Sept 16
6 soldiers of 2/5th Cheshire Regiment
Tender their thanks & good wishes to the ladies of Soldiers & Sailors Rest
Peterborough, for their courtesy & Kindness
All good luck attend them
Edgar Entwistle
24th September 1916
Pte C.P. Wagner 192306
711 Coy. MTASC HS MGC Ragtime
Govt Sidings Nr Army
Thetford MT.ASC.
Norfolk
24th September 1916
Pte W Whittam 180181
711 Coy MT ASC HS MGC
Goverment Sidings Nr
Thetford
Norfolk
3rd October 1916
La Vie
Le me estvaine
Un pen d’amour
Um pen de haine
Et puis – bon jour
La vie est breve
Um pen d’espoir
Um pen de reve
Et puis – bon soir
W R Aberdeen
5 Am
3. X . 16.
3rd October 1916
My sincerest thanks for the kindness shown me at
the G.E. Soldiers & Sailors rest Peterboro I hope it
will not be the last visit
Pte J.R.W R.S.C
21st Division late B.E.F France
Oct 3rd/1916 for reserve Bde
Norwich
3rd October 1916
An appreciation of a
Very pleasant surprise
Gerald W Harpnes
Sergt
2/5th Norfolk Regiment
Stationed at the most desolate spot on earth
Yorkshire
4/10/16
3rd October 1916
Five boys of the 2/5th Yorks “C” company rested here and
Passed on refreshed
Ptes A W Linstead
Pte F Meek
Pte A J Jones
Pt O J Cauly
Pt J S Gipson
3rd October 1916
Five boys of the 2/5th Yorks “C” company rested here and
Passed on refreshed
Ptes A W Linstead
Pte F Meek
Pte A J Jones
Pt O J Cauly
Pt J S Gipson
3rd October 1916
Five boys of the 2/5th Yorks “C” company rested here and
Passed on refreshed
Ptes A W Linstead
Pte F Meek
Pte A J Jones
Pt O J Cauly
Pt J S Gipson
3rd October 1916
Five boys of the 2/5th Yorks “C” company rested here and
Passed on refreshed
Ptes A W Linstead
Pte F Meek
Pte A J Jones
Pt O J Cauly
Pt J S Gipson
3rd October 1916
Five boys of the 2/5th Yorks “C” company rested here and
Passed on refreshed
Ptes A W Linstead
Pte F Meek
Pte A J Jones
Pt O J Cauly
Pt J S Gipson
4th October 1916
God Bless the good ladies of the Soldiers rest
which is such a boon.
Gun W.T.Gibb
F Comp HS MGC
Elveden Camp. Suffolk
4th October 1916
4th October 1916
Many thanks to the Ladies of the G.E.R Rest Room
for their kindness shown, a gentle reminder
of home
F Ward
R.G.A
Yarmouth 4/10/16
4th October 1916
W Yorkey
4242, 2/5 Batt Norfolk Regt
4th October 1916
Back home in Germany
That’s where those Zeps [Zeppelins] wont be
Count Zep was on his Knees
He thought the world of these
All he could think of that night
When his “zeps” were all alight
Searchlights Shining
Guns a firing
Everybody cheered
The People at their door
Began to Shout and roar
Our Airmen brought them Down
The first near Enfield Town
For they were quite prepared to meet it
When it came down
In a place near Enfield Town
Gunner O Wright
Own Comp 6.10.16
June
“Back Home in Tennesse”
4th October 1916
Gunner Oliver Wright 124289
E.Sub.Section
41st Reserve Battery
R.G.A
Headingley
Leeds
Home address
The Lodge
Manea
Nr March
Cambridgeshire
G.E.R Hut
9.30 P.M
October 6th 1916
With most sincere thanks to
the Ladies who have welcomed
me and other soldiers who
have had a short time to
wait while passing through
Peterboro on their way home
on leave
4th October 1916
4/10/16
I Return many thanks for the comfortable
rest I have had in this rest room
E Coppin Copl
66 Prov Batt
Essex Regt
4th October 1916
A woman wants but little here below
and is not hard to please.
But a man bless his little heart
wants everything he see’s
trooper. Willis.W.
2/1 Northants. Yeo.
7/10/16
7th October 1916
Dr H Warden 152545
E Sub Section
37th Battery
R F A
Cavalry Bks
Norwich
Home Address
Stamford Street
Ratby
Nr Leicester
Leicestershire
I thank the ladies most heartly for
The way in which they made me
Welcome on my stay here for the
Short time while passing from Norwich
For Leicester on my way home I am
sure it is very good of them.
7th October 1916
Drawings of two heads of Ladies
One upside down wearing a hat
(Artist unknown)
8th October 1916
Signaller J H Lawton 14073
31st Bde R F A SomerLayton Camp
Nr Lowerstoft …..[G M ea]
Oct 8th 1916
8th October 1916
Many thanks to all concerned at the soldiers &
Sailors Rest Room for their kindness shown
To us whilst staying here for the night
God Bless them in their good work
L / C F Edge 6003
8th Manchesters
Weybourne Camp
Norfolk
8th October 1916
J Pr J C .Harrison 1803
2/1 Northants from Trusthorpe Hall Camp
Nr Mablethorpe Lincs
Thanking you for your kindness
8th October 1916
Northamptonshire Imperial Yeomanry
Trooper Law F A 2/1 Northants Yeomanry
Thanks to the ladies (without any tongue)
8th October 1916
Its not the cough that carries you off
But the coffin
They carry you off in Longue)
Northants Yeom 14.10.16 H R HC
14th October 1916
Latin “Per ardua ad astra”
English 'Through dificulties to the stars'
T.W. Armes
Artists Officer Cadet Unit
14.10.16
14th October 1916
No 1465. L/ Cpl. Liggins. J . L
C. Coy. 2/4 Northant Regt
27.5.16
Exning
Newmarket
14th October 1916
Mid. Leslie Swallow R.N.T.
R.N.T. Lincairn. No. 543.
G.P.O. London.
Sat. May. 27.
I was torpedoed off the coast of Suffolk at 1.30
on May 27.th and myself with the rest of the
crew were landed at Lowestoft at 4.30pm.
the same day. I managed to reach Peterboro
the same evening where I was taken to
the Soldiers and Sailors rest. The two young ladies
that were in attendance at the time
14th October 1916
Oct.14th. 1916.
B.Woods Sgt
2/1 NORTHANTS.YEO. Mablethorpe
Many Gratefull thanks to the Ladies
in waiting.
The Lodge
Field Bureole
Towcester
Northants
14th October 1916
(6 lines ) Just a few lines by an unknown
Poet Shakespeare
Trooper A Farmer
2/1 Northants Yeomanry
Trusthorpe Hall Camp
Nr Mablethorpe
Lincolnshire
14th October 1916
The house with the open door (This line crossed out)
Many thanks to the kind (1800) ladys of the
Soldier Rest & should like to stay longer
But, needs must when the devil drives
Pte E Greenhalgh
From Clipstone Camp to Newmarket
14th October 1916
Drawing of a German Soldier with helmet and sword
B/L IF YOU DON’T
GET TO LONDON
I HOPE YOU WILL
GET TO THE FIRST
(Unknown Artist)
WW/HIY
14th October 1916
By hook or by Crook
I’ll be last in this book
5/9/16 Trooper L J Waddell No 2673
2/1 Lovat scouts
Hemming first camp
Nr Lowerstoft
14th October 1916
Sept. 23.1916
-no you re not –
Four Shropshires are last in this book but first in the field.
Lance Cpl C.A.C.W. 2/4th K.S.L.I
15th October 1916
“The best is yet to Come”
Browning
N S Wilson
Cadet
Gailes
Scotland
May.1917.
15th October 1916
Visitor’s Book
15.10.16
just a line to thank the two
youngs lady’s for there great
kindness toward me last night.
Pt J P Hare
2/5 Essex Reg
Harrogate Yorkshire
15th October 1916
thanking the two young ladys
for their kindness which they gave
me
Pte Harry Burns
2/6 West Yorks
Somerleyton
Nr. Lowestoft
15th October 1916
I wish you all that heart can Wish
Or memery recall, and may
goodluck and happiness, be with
you, one and all
from a well wisher
Frankland Deuxberry
185th Inf Bde
Headquarters Staff
Somerleyton Park
Lowestoft
15th October 1916
Pet. J Chambers 2 Bat Sherwood Foresters
Wounded at Loose, Oct 2.1915, I wish
you all the very best of health and
happyness, I wish to thank you
every one for the kindness we all
15th October 1916
So I murdered him last Saturday
The Kaiser your know him well
Jellicoe sent his fleet down Davy’s way
The Kaiser he’s gone to H----- well
For I murdered him last Saturday
With best wishes from
Douglas
“To nights the night” Revue Co
Sgt J H Wallace
M M G C
13th Battery
BEF France
15th October 1916
Many thanks for kindness received
P Macdonald Sgt
D Battery 320 Brigade RFA
Blickling, Aylsham Norfolk
22nd October 1916
Recieved. With Wishes
to you all
Pet J Chambers
2 Bat Sherwood Forest
Derby
22nd October 1916
22/10/16
Pvte H G Harrod 4507
Called and enjoyed his refreshments at the G E
Soldiers rest Room and tenders his thanks
for the Kindness shown to him by the
Lady attendants, and wishes them the Best
of Luck, Signed
Pvte H G Harrod
2/7 West Riding
Duke of Wellingtons Regt
22nd October 1916
Four “R.F.C” Boys. good grub. after being stranded
for a couple of hours. Hope to visit this place again
but not in this condition (Broke & hard up)
J Freedman
22nd October 1916
Oct 24th 1916
Many thanks for the comfort
of this Rest Room in helping a long wait
of several hours to pass pleasantly
S Harbord Cpl R.E
29th October 1916
29/10/1916
Many thanks to the Ladies for their
kindness to me which I appreciated
very much
Pte John Reid 2/6th A.& S.H.
Norwich
29th October 1916
29/10/1916
Called and enjoyed a nice rest and a
cup of tea which I apprieciated very much
with many thanks
Pte Robert Thom
2/5th Gordon Highlanders
Norwich
29th October 1916
Enjoyed the refreshments and appreciated very
much the kindest shown.
Pte V. Jackson + L Cpl J Peel
2/5 York & Lancs
Wellingboro
29th October 1916
Enjoyed the refreshments and appreciated very
much the kindest shown.
Pte V. Jackson + L Cpl J Peel
2/5 York & Lancs
Wellingboro
29th October 1916
Just a line, thanking the Ladies
in attendance for thier kindness
& consideration, wishing it every success
in its good services.
F.F. Hindley Skipper R N R
29th October 1916
Pte G H Wilkinson 44929 14th K.O.Y.L.I.
A very interesting way of showing ones
appreciation Wishing this Hut every success
A lad in KHAKI. (GINGER.)
30th October 1916
Pt A Smith no 58965
5 Garr Batt R W F
Bebington Camp
Rock Ferry
Cheshire
30th October 1916
30/10/16
Many thanks for Comfort &
refreshment of this place
Sapper S Riches
R E N Wales
30th October 1916
Gunner G. P. Van Rooyen.
Regt. No 362.
29/10/16
South African Heavy Artillery Depot
Age 20
Height 6ft 1&1/8 Stowlangtoft Camp
Near Bury St. Edmunds.
I see a hand you cannot see
Which becons me away
I hear a voice you cannot hear
Which says I must not stay
30th October 1916
The Cup of Coffee at 5am after a long journey
in the cold, was most acceptable & much appreciated
W.W.P.
1915 I dropped in here & found the Ham
a treat
1916 Im here again – that Ham is
still good meat
Pte Redeas
30th October 1916
30 October 1917
I highly appreciate the
Kindness and comfort with
which soldiers & sailors meet
with at the ‘Rest Room’
Peterboro Station. It appeals to me
that it takes for its motto “Kindness costs nothing”
W. E. Panter, Wireless Operator
R. N. V. R.
Cottingham
Northants
30th October 1916
Just a line of appreciation
Stationed at Wetherby, Yorks
Bomdr W.W. Hammond
27/11/16 345th Brigade R. F. A.
30th October 1916
This is an excellent rest for Sailors & Soldiers;
So much is this so that the Clergy find their
way here because of the first class cuisine etc.
27 Oct 1916 B Cannes
Manchester Cathedral
2nd November 1916
Here’s Luck to us – all of us – may we
never want noat, none of us – Likewise
mysen’,
“A Yorkshireman’s Toast”
Gr. Mayes
RHA
2nd November 1916
“The happiest moments of my life, Were spent in the
arms of another mans wife.
My Mother
Many thanks to the owner of this book, for the drink of
nice XXXXX tea, while waiting for the train on my
long journey
No14554 Pte W G Hill
8th Suffolk Regt
2nd November 1916
I wonder why you do it,
You women staunch & true,
Who watch for, and wait on us,
‘Tis nothing that we do.
We simply do our duty,
As every man should do.
And though it’s hard and dreary
You help us on the road,
You cheer us when we’re weary
And help us with our load,
You give us courage to continue,
And for you we’ll win the day,
Ay. And when the war is over
Theres nothing we won’t do
For the women who have shewn us
That they also can be true
S Wells, Cpl. R.A.M.C.(T.).
2-11-16
For your kindness my deepest thanks
2nd November 1916
Mr. F. Spiller Minesweeper
Ship yucca No307
12 Pot of tea for the Boys
A don’t forget the sweets
2nd November 1916
Three sat in the Parlour
He, she, and the lamp
Two is Company
Three’s, a crowd
So out went the lamp
Pte S. Farnhill
Late K.O.S.B.
now 2/4 Seaforth Highlanders
2nd November 1916
Some. Scotch.
In a Military Hospital somewhere in France
a Scotty was lying wounded, a sister going
out, asked the patients if they required
anything bringing and the Scotty asked
for some Whisky and the sister said it
was impossible to bring any drinks in
so the Scot on being a bit witty said
“Well Sister have it frozen and I will
bite it”
Pte. F. Thompson
K.O.S.B 2.11.16
2nd November 1916
J Lewis 52068 No 5 Ob C/o
Wishes to say that I hold one of the most
Patriotic Names (I.E.)(backwards) S for Scotland I
for Ireland W for Wales E for England &
L – for the Kaiser
24 1917
Lewis Leach
3rd November 1916
Trains at P’boro are often slack in coming in
But the Ladies at the S&S Rest
Know how to Welcome & make the boys Grin.
J Percival
20/11/16
3rd November 1916
Here’s good luck to G E R soldiers rest
The Lasses as well
And may thy have a jolly xmas
And a good year as well,
Pte A B 13197
6 Northants Regt
3rd November 1916
Mrs Terrier said to her pup
“In all lifes adversitie’s keep your tail up”
Stranded here but appreciated the comfort and
kindness given by the ladies in this Rest Room.
J Sinclair Cpl R.A.M.C. T.
3.XI.16
3rd November 1916
Pte Thos Bailey
49577 Royal Fusiliers,
Now bound for 10 days furlough
after leaving Nottingham Hospital
Blighty once again.
March 31st 1917.
3rd November 1916
One here’s of all the Lincolns
And the deadly work they do
But don’t forget what Lincolns did
In August at Suvla Bay.
A night I shall never forget in the
Rest room at G.E. station, and many
thanks for the kind ladies who waited
to our needs
Pte. Horsford.
Lincolns
Weelsby Camp
Gy
3rd November 1916
The boy stood on the burning deck
Is feet was in the bucket
The Captain said the ships On fire
He said, I off, stick to it A B
3rd November 1916
Thanks for your kindly courtesies
Beside thy heartstone shared,
Be every joy that round it lies
And every blessing shared
1503 Pte J Leon Robson
4th Gordon Highrs.
3/11/16
3rd November 1916
Many thanks for all the kindness
I received here, it was very very
welcome in the early hours of 4 a m
to get a refresher of lovely coffee
which I am sure will be welcomed
by all tommies again many thanks
Sergt R Gibbins 2509
2nd. 1st. Lovat Scouts
3rd November 1916
Many thanks’ to the Ladies of the
Peterboro’ Sailors’ & Soldiers’ Home.
for their Kind Reception & Courtesy shown to me.
in my few Hour’s stay in Peterboro’.
May they alway’s have Health & Strength
to fufil their Duties, in cheering up the
lonely “Tommy”. In the same Capable way as
they are doing now.
With Kindest Regards to all.
8292. Sgt. J Sandiford
3rd Royal Scot’s
“Ye Reap whatsoever you Sow”
Good Night all
3rd November 1916
There’s no use denyin’ Women are foolish
God Almighty made ‘em to match the men
Sgt. Turnbull P.A.
890732
B/355th Bde. R.F.A.
Gt. Leighs.
3rd November 1916
I thank those to young ladies for their
kindness which they gave me last night.
If you ever get of the staion at
Peterborugh call in the
soldiers rest for a nice cup of
tea.
Drummer W. Morris
15th Batt Welsh Regt.
3rd November 1916
T/4 041633 Driver. W.W. Laws
No 1 Coy A.S.C
Thanking you kindly for
the refreshment that
we received during our
stay on the Station.
9th November 1916
A. Derbyshire A R
R N. V R. Mersey 176
Thanking you for refreshments
9th Nov: 1916
9th November 1916
1567 Tpr J V Jones
1/ Lancashire Hussars Yeo
Spent an enjoyable evening here
on the 9 of Nov 1916
9th November 1916
1714 Trpr. H. King. 1/1 Lancashires Hussars
Cannott advise you to go to a
better restaurant than the on
at Peterborugh Staition, Nov. 1916
9th November 1916
1829 E Efferman
1/1 Lancashire Hussars
Cannot advise you any better
place. Peterborough Station Rest
Room A home from home
Nov 9 1916
9th November 1916
G. Long. Skipper R.N.R
H.M.D. Girl Ethel (216)
Many thanks for hospitality recieved at
the Soldiers & Sailors Rest Peterborugh
9th November 1916
Men & Women, Empires & Cities, Thrones,
Principalities & Powers; Mountains, Rivers &
Unfathomed Seas; Worlds. Spaces &
Universes, all must go – so must I
Though I’m sorry to do so.!
W B. Emslie, Sgt. R.A.M.C.T.
10th Nov., 1916.
9th November 1916
Many thanks for the nice cup of tea I received
here on
15th November 1916
Many thanks to the kind young ladies
in the G E. R. Soldiers Welcome (their
kindness exceeds their charms of their
personal beauty which is great indeed
& may God bless them in their good & noble
work Signed
Pte Jerry W
1/5 Essex Regt
Harrogate.
P.S. And if thy every need any more knives
sharpened thy can send them to the above
address. ----
15th November 1916
Had an enjoyable hour at
the rest room, while waiting
for the train.
Pte J. Kay
M.T. A.S.C.
Newmarket.
15th November 1916
Thanking you for the kindness bestowed
upon me at my short stay on Wednesday
eveny Nov 15th
Pte A Firth 3835
4th Border Reg
Sheringham
15th November 1916
I was stranded in your town Peterb’gh.
& was directed to the B.W.T.A & I
appreciated your queit rest Room.
Brigadier Gen. Meehan
M. G. C.
Grantham
16th November 1916
To wish everbody
(4823) 16/11/16
A MacDonald (Pte) 2/1/17
9th H.L.I. (GL)
& 2/4th Seaforth Hrs.
Un soupire vient souvent d’un souvenir
A Happy New Year to all
16th November 1916
With my best thanks for the few hours I spent
in the G.E.R. rest room.
Pte. L. Jassoy 15571
Machine Gun Corps.
Grantham
16th November 1916
Thanking you most heartily for kindness
shown, also comfort of your splendid rest
room, at G.E.R. Station Peterboro
Cpl. G. Norbury 13288
Machine Gun Corps
Grantham
16/11/16
16th November 1916
Thanking you most heartly for your.
kindness to me while staying at your
rest room in G.E.R. station.
Gunner F G. Briggs 15731
Machine Gun Corps.
Grantham.
16/11/16.
16th November 1916
When winter storms are past and gone
Shall Gentle calm succeed.
I am told to rest a weary mind
Sleep is the friend I need
With these few words, I
give a line
you shall in them
A question find
my question pays to find it out
Love is the question
without a doubt
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A B 13197
6 Nthts
21st November 1916
June 13th 1917
To the kind & courteous ladies
at this Peterboro
“Sailors & Soldiers Rest”
I would say –
May they live has long as they want?
And never want has
Long has they live.
“Wishing all success & much
happiness
Pte F. Cage
2/5th K.O.S. B
“World’s End Camp”
Ballykinler
Ireland
21st November 1916
Pte J Yates 4791
2/4 KSLI
Yarmouth
Spend an enjoyable time here tea as mother makes it nuff said
25th November 1916
Twas on a Thursday morning on my way back.
from Dundee.
I called at the Soldiers & Sailors for
some grub, and also tea.
The service there was delightful,
the servant better still.
And the restful hour I spent there
a spot in my mem’ry shall fill.
If on your way, back to the camp,
for your train you have to wait.
Call at Peterboro’, Soldiers and Sailors rest,
before it is to late
An Indebted one.
577 Pte J Garvie
64th (Highland) Div. Cyclist
Coy
Norwich, Norfolk.
25th November 1916
Peterboro Soldiers & Sailors 10.30p.m 25/11/16
Friendship comes like sleep without us
knowing it, but when it comes we
should be thankful without any
misgiving.
Virgis. mir nicht.
Ad infinnem
Le pour se vous.
Corpl H.S. Frost.
2/7th Sherwood Foresters
Nottingham
30th November 1916
War makes many friends to part
To make more friends anew
But, by the kindness I’ve received
I’ll always think of the
Sailors & Soldiers Rest at Peterborough
Pte RS Pauley 24530
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Orton Watervile
Peterboro
Nov 30th/16
30th November 1916
I wish the Soldiers, and Sailors Rest
Room, every success for the kindness
shown to me, while staying here for
our train, Pt A. W. Sibley 26.T.R. Batt
Dovercourt
Harwich
30th November 1916
Many thanks for refreshments, and comfort, shown
by the Ladies of G.E.R. wishing them all good
luck. From Cpl. Humphreys. J.
1/4th Northants. Regt
30th November 1916
Many Thanks For Refreshments and Comforts shown
by the Ladies of G.E.R. Wishing them all good
luck in their Welcome & Kindness
to Travelling Soldiers from Pte. A. C. Joyce
3/4 Northants - Regt
30th November 1916
Just a line of appreciation
Gunner E A G Reynolds.
7th Res Batt RFA
Preston
30th November 1916
Many thanks for the refreshments & kindness
shown
Sergt W. Artherton
A/348th Arty Bde
6th December 1916
I cannot add anything to the remarks
on the foregoing pages – but I certainly
can & do confirm them.
Pte Jim Grimshaw
2/7 Welsh (Cyclists) Batt.
Dec 6th / 1916
6th December 1916
I can endorse the remarks of the
above which I highly appreciate
wishing it all success possible
Capt C.T. Burton
London Trinity Pilot.
6th December 1916
Many thanks for refreshment and
kindness shown at Peterboro
station.
Pte F. Webster
2/4 Cameron Hrs
Dec/ 7th 1916
6th December 1916
Many thanks for the kind attendance
of the women for there kind work they
do at Peterbro station
Farrier Fox
2/8 A.S Hrs Transport
6th December 1916
Many Thanks for kind hospitality given
to us during our short stay. 12./12./16
1st a/m John Day.
2. a/m Henderson
The Aerodrome Tadcaster.
6th December 1916
Many thanks for the kind attention
given to me by the laidies at the
G.E.R. Rest Room (Peterborough)
Siglr E Mabbett
A Coy 16th Batt T. R.
Northampton
6th December 1916
Many Thanks for kind hospitality given
to us during our short stay. 12./12./16
1st a/m John Day.
2. a/m Henderson
The Aerodrome Tadcaster.
15th December 1916
Many thanks for kind hospitality
given to us in our short stay 15/12/16
Pte G. Cowie
15th December 1916
I highly appreciate your kindness while
resting here, am sure we all wish you
the best of health and good luck to
carry on this patriotic work
Yours Respectfully
Harry C Cumberland E.RA.
16-12-16.
Many thanks to you are due,
For allowing me to write within this book,
Perhaps you will think of me,
When on this page you look.
15th December 1916
D. J. Stiles, Cpl.
Machine Gun Corps,
Tenders best thanks for the hospitality
received.
16/12/16
15th December 1916
The best place for a rest and a cup
of tea
Is at Peterboro G.E. at the W.A.T.A.C.
Signed 5/5830 Pte Melton P.W.
Date 22.12.16 4th Reserve N. F
15th December 1916
Just a line of appreciation
22/12/16. Pte T. W. Leeds
4th Res. Leic Regt
Stationed at Louth
Lincolnshire
24th December 1916
Sung by our brave Boys whilst
at the charge
24/12/16
The bells of hell go Ting-a-ling-a-ling
For you but not for me
For me the Angels sing-a-ling-a-ling
They’ve got the goods for me
O’ death where is thy sting-a-ling-a-ling
O’ grave thy vic-tory
The bells of hell go ting-a-ling-a-ling
For you but not for me
To the Ladies in Charge of the Soldiers & Sailors Rest
Peterboro Station G.E.R.
I wish to express my deep appreciation for
the kindness received at their hands:
further more I was greatly moved by their generous
heartedness towards one of Englands own Boys who
was in acute pain & in need of gentle help.
Please accept dear Ladies the Heartiest of
Good Wishes & a Happy Xmas; may the New
Year bring you luck & your dear ones home
again
T.W.B. R.F.C.
24th December 1916
Kindly accept my compliments and
appreciation for allowing me to rest at
this fire. And accept my Heartiest
Wishes to all for a Bright and
Merry Xmas and New Year.
Driver S. York
Date 22/12/16 R.E
24th December 1916
24/12/1916
The rest & comfort of this place appreciated to the full
by Pt. W Peet. 2nd 7th. Cheshire Reg.
24th December 1916
I am only a common Mill lad and cant
say very much But I hope God will
reward you after this struggle is done
By Pte TW Barrett
2/5 Cheshire Regt
Late East Lanc Regt
27th December 1916
At Peterboro we landed one night
And we was received with Gt Delight
An very thankfall for the way we was
treated that night.
Cpl J Lovelady
2/6 RWF
27th December 1916
27/12/16
Here – after many months – I have
heard the “Suffolk” accent spoken.
For this – and the true hospitality
that is shown – many thanks.
Trevor J Lake Cpl MT ASC.
27th December 1916
Many thanks for the kindness that I have Received
in my short stay
W. Ward Y2 T Reserve
Prees Heath Camp
27th December 1916
Many thanks for kind hospitality received during night of 27/12/16.
C. Fosbrooke .
Cadet, Newmarket
28th December 1916
“Extract from The Kings Regulations for Officers”
(1). When in doubt say:-
Carry on Sergeant!
Many thanks
A token of appreciation for the kind Ladies whose self denial is a (boon & a blessing)
to all stranded Soldiers & Sailors at Peterboro
d williams A.I.D
28/12/16
28th December 1916
“When the war-drum throbs no longer”,
may I – going North be here again.
C.M.Jamieson
Cadet. Cambridge.
28/12/16.
28th December 1916
A haven of rest and comfort for the weary traveller
Cadet E.McLauchlan
Christs’ Coll. – Cambridge – 28/12/16
28th December 1916
When years of war have glided by,
And on this page you cast your eye
Please think that it was a quiet sincere,
Who spent 3 glorious hours here.
With Kindest regards
To all concerned
T N Lincoln AID
NORWICH
3rd January 1917
Home sweet Home far across the seas
Signaller F G Brettle
30 Batt A.I.F
3rd January 1917
T Clarke thanks the lassies for their
kindness at the S & S rest and
a happy Xmas next time it
comes
TC & E.J.M
3rd January 1917
Peterboro Dec 3rd 1917
Good luck to the girls of the soldiers rest
hut and may they have a bright
and prospis good year and God
bless there good work.
Segt H. L. Wicks
Canadian Siege Artillery
3rd January 1917
A Soldier’s thanks let him give in rhyme
Who, awaiting his train, has whiled his time,
In the Soldiers’ Rest
Which ranks one of the best
With environment dorned by two ladies fair
Which to Soldier boys, these days, seems most rare
So thanks once more to those ladies dear
Who’ve supplied all our needs –- excepting beer!
Sgt. Ian McFadyen
Canadian Siege Artillery
Stowlangtoft
Suff
8th January 1917
He who courts & rounds away
Lives to court another day
But he who court & will not wed
May find himself in court instead
Thanks so much for the
Good Comfort found hear
Albert Head B Coy 2/4 KSLI.
Jan 8th 1917
8th January 1917
I am very grateful for kindness
shown to me at the Soldier’s
& Sailors restroom at the
G.E.R. station Peterboro where
I was stranded for 3 hours
& I wish the kind ladies
who so willingly do this
good work every success.
Sergt W Hircock
7th Lincolnshire Reg’t
8th January 1917
A Soldiers Best Friend is his mother,
next come motherly friendship, such as found
at the S & S Rest. G E.R, Peterboro on the morning
of 23-9-17 from 4.40. to 8..a m
Many thanks to the Ladie’s
T.H. Wells Sgt i/c
119 Field Bakery Section
Somerleyton
12th January 1917
Jan 12th 1917
4511 Pte Wood Geo. D Company,
2/6 Seaforth Highlanders, Melbourne House,
Cromer Norfolk. from From Edinburgh
12th January 1917
pte George Dawson 5718
2/7 Black Watch
Norwich frae auld Reekie
12/ January
12th January 1917
9246 Pte. W. Massey 2/4 Kings Shropshire Light
Infantry. Very pleased with the kindly Reception at
Sailors & Soldiers Rest Room Peterborough
12th January 1917
212222. Sapper W. Chenery.. Royal Engineers,
Very pleased with the (Comfort) at
Sailiors & Soldiers Rest Room Peterborough
12/1//17
12th January 1917
Coy. Sgt. Major Sharpe,
Machine Gun Corps.
Much appreciate the very warm welcome
received at the Sailors & Soldiers Rest Room,
Peterborough 12th January 1917
12th January 1917
Awfully delighted with my reception here
whilst waiting for my train to take
me to Chester, I sure think the
treatment one receives here, is appreciated
by the Soldier & Sailor.
Cpl S Symon
2/2 Mons Regt
Lowestoft.
13-1-17.
12th January 1917
Many thanks for the warm and cheering
refreshment and fire (by which we rested our weary
bones) on the cold and snowy night of the last day
of Jan. 1917.
Pte E L Braley 2067
9th King’s Lpool Regt
24th January 1917
As a token of gratitude for a pleasant two
hours spent at the Soldiers & Sailors Rest
room 24/1/17.
Cpl F.C. Burgess
4th Suffolks.
B.E.F. France
24th January 1917
A most enjoyable rest & delightful
cup of tea on a cold morning of
January 1917 were appreciated by
Pte James A Neil
2/9th A& & S.H
24/1/17
24th January 1917
A very handy place when you got
to wait nearly 15 hrs for a train on
Sundays.
WH Finch G.B.
HMS. Wolf
24th January 1917
19048 Pte. Sydney. Billingham
The Border Regt. Lowestoft
“Blighty”
January 25.1.17
24th January 1917
The Ladies of this Rest Room are acting up
to the best traditions of their Sex
Pte J N Armstrong
2/2 Mons
24th January 1917
Many thanks to the Ladies of the
Soldiers & Sailors Rest at Peterborough
for their Kindness to us all
J Leeming Sgt
2/4 Seaforth Hlrs
24th January 1917
A most enjoyable place to have a cup of tea while
waiting for the trains which are rather scarce now.
F H Turnham
2/4th Seaforth Hrs
26th January 1917
Pte E King
5 Norfolk
When the skies are dark, My Darling,
and the stars are bright above,
I will whisper how I love you
In the Starlight Sweetheart, mine.
26th January 1917
H.J. Greeves Late 3rd Norfolk Regt
A very useful and Handy Institution
while waiting the Irregular Train Service
26th January 1917
George Benstead working on the
LNWR going to Wisbech Thankfull
for this institution
26th January 1917
I write these few words as an
Appreciation of the Soldiers & Sailors
Rest Home at Peterboro.
A Cunnington S/St “Deseado" Liverpool
26th January 1917
2nd A/M B Compton R.F.C
Very useful place for anyone
who as to wait for trains at night
& made most welcome.
26th January 1917
Janry 28th 1917 6 .30 am
65508
Pte F Stanger MGC spent an enjoyable
evening here while waiting for a
connection and was made very
comfortable indeed
26th January 1917
A soldiers hot breakfast Oct 2nd 1916
“Bread & mustard!”
Pte 2/4 Batt Norfolk Regt
Killinghall Moor Camp
Harrogate
28th January 1917
How nice it is on a
Summers Morn
With thy Sweetheart to Roam
And think of the bygone Pleasures
And speak of the future Home
Gnr A H Carter
26 Sqn26892 391st Battery
Loddon
Norfolk
Also many thanks for comfortable
Rest.
28/1/17
28th January 1917
Many thanks for the comfortable
rest while waiting for a
connection
Pte J Buckley
Gt. Yarmouth Army Cyclist Corp
28th January 1917
S. Allen from. From Crewe.
Enjoyed my short stay. made very
Comfortable
28th January 1917
Your kindness much appreciated
Cpl C. H. Poll
Signal Troop
Eastern Mounted Brigade
28th January 1917
Many thanks for kindness & hospitality
on 30/1/17
Pte J H Jarvis 19962
68th (Welsh) Divisional
Cyclist Co
30th January 1917
I George S Adam Cpl Saddler
of A Battery 320 RFA
Brigade Thank the ‘Ladies’
of this Tearoom for there
kindness shown to me in
my hour of need while
waiting for train on my
travels. it is the best
I have yet found and I
can thoroughly recommend
them
30/1/16
G S Adam Main St
Theatre Dundee
30/1/16
(51st Highland Division)
30th January 1917
Kind hearts are more than Coronets
2 AM. Leach H. R.
12/10/17
Royal Flying Corps
Stamford
30th January 1917
The Soldiers & Sailors Rest Room.
Peterborough G..E..R
“An after-taste of Home” much appreciated by
3838 LCpl Laflin
8 Worcesters B.E.F
30th January 1917
Blighty at last
He called
30th January 1917
We thank the Ladies for there kindness
which we shall never forget
As we Boys of Dear Old Scotland
Frae yen in the A & S H
stationed Norwich
30th January 1917
Weil naer forget the kindness shown to
us by the ladies here.
From a Son of Scotland
A & SH.
6th February 1917
Feb, 6th 1917
We thank the Ladies of Peterborough
for their kindness, & would also like to
express our appreciation of the good &
noble work they are doing for the boys of
our Army & Navy.
W.G. Horseman Det Sergt
A.J. Bailey., H PC.
Warwickshire Police
6th February 1917
Feb, 6th 1917
We thank the Ladies of Peterborough
for their kindness, & would also like to
express our appreciation of the good &
noble work they are doing for the boys of
our Army & Navy.
MW.G. Horseman Det Sergt
A.J. Bailey., PC.
Warwickshire Police
6th February 1917
Pte ME Westrop
2/5 Suffolk RiflesRegt
(Stationed at) Doncaster
Feb 6th
6th February 1917
Many Thanks are due to you
For Allowing me to write within this Book
Perhaps you will think of me
When on this page you look
Sergt Cattell H
Machine Gun Corps
Grantham
15th February 1917
A few words to thank the kind Lady
attendants for the nice refreshment and rest
I received on the night of 9th Feb.. 1917.
Pte Frank Thomson
‘C’ coy
2/7 Black Watch
Norwich
15th February 1917
Your kindness much appreciated
please accept my grateful thanks
J. Minchin, a.s.c. 5 P.B.T.
Lowestoft
15th February 1917
When this this Book you turn
& look
And on this page you frown
Think of the boy who spoiled
your Book
By writing upside Down
BY A. GAY.
GORDON
15.2.17.
15th February 1917
Many thanks for the nice refreshment
which I have just received
Pte Evan Evans 2057. A. Coy..
2/1st D H Yeomanry
Drill Hall
Beccles
Suffolk
24th February 1917
Very Many Thanks for the nice Refreshments
we have just received heir
Pte R.J Crump 2162
3rd Yeo Cyclist Reg
Drill Hall
Feb. 24/17 Beccles Suffolk
24th February 1917
Many thanks for the Refreshments I just
received here, and comfort I had here to day
off the Lady.
Pte O D Jones 2154
3rd Yeo Cyc Reg
Feb 24/17 Beccles Suffolk
24th February 1917
Many thanks for the kindness and Comfort
I have received here
Pte. D.S. Williams
3rd Yeo Cycl. Regt
Beccles
Suffolk
24th February 1917
A table spoon is clumsey
A tea spoon is much neater
But the spoon I like the best
is the Sofa Spoon
Pte F.H. Tipping
1/4 Cheshire Regt
24/2/17
24th February 1917
Just a memo. to the kindness in Reference of
the Ladyes in this Estmn during my stay on
the 24/2/17
W.G Royal
X 9087 2nd Suffolk Reg
24th February 1917
The Rose is Red,
The Violets blue,
That is why I love you.
Sergt. S.A. Macpherson
2/8th A.&S Hrs
Norwich
24/2/17
24th February 1917
Pte G. Rogers
Called in the Soldiers and Sailors Rest Feb 24th
and Enjoyed a splendid Plate of Ham. and 2 lovely
cups of coffee, and the Ladies in attendance were
Very Smart
24th February 1917
Many thanks for the way the Ladies
of the Soldiers & Sailors Rest Rooms
treated me while I called on 24/2/1917
Pte. W Howard
47th Battalion
A.I.F.
24th February 1917
Arrived in the Sailors and Soldiers Rest
And we were given everything of the Best
Ever Grateful
Pte B. Shulman 2/2/6 A & S H
24th February 1917
It gives me great pleasure to add my
name to the long list of thankful
inscribers, towards the kind treatment
received here.
A.J. Meecham
230 Coy Machine Gun
Corps
24th February 1917
I have much pleasure in here recording
my sincerest thanks to the Ladies of Peterboro’
who have provided the necessaries for
maintaining the Soldiers & Sailors Rest. at
which I have spent some very pleasant hours
waiting on train connections.
E. Friend Batty QMS
No 3 Section 64th. (H). DAC
Spixworth Norwich
24th February 1917
26.2.17.
When war in near & battle nigh
God & the soldier are are the cry,
But when war is o’er & all is righted
God is forgotten, the soldiers slighted.
Bdr W. Orme.
A321. Bde R.F.A. Burlingham
24th February 1917
26/2/17.
Here’s the best of good luck &
health to the ladies of the S&S. Rest
Room Peterboro from
Pte A Brigden
3/9 A & S Hdrs. Norwich
25th February 1917
I’ll go one said Belgian
I’ll go two said France
I’ll go three said Germany
And wipe you off the Map
But they all dropped when England said
Blimy I’ll go Nap,
______________
Pte A. Pearman
2nd Suffolks Regt.
Hears____________________________
Hear’s luck to you as good as you are
Hears luck to me as bad as I am
But as bad as I am and as good as you are
I’m as good as you are as bad as I am.
I Au – -to – -graph.
But I can’t.
Pte. A. Pearman
2nd Suffolk Regt.
25th February 1917
25/2/17
Allow me To Thank The Two kind ladies
for Their kindest shown To wards me
While resting at The Rest Room. G E. R
Peterboro
Sincerely Best Wishes
from. A. Farmers Boy
25th February 1917
Thanking the two ladies that gave up
their nights rest & made me so
comfortable this date 5/3/17 I
am sure they are doing their bit
in this war
E.H.
Li. Yeo.
Bps. Stortford
1st March 1917
1.3.17
It gives me great pleasure to be
able to come into such a nice
welcome little place as this after
having such a long train ride,
and I wish the Ladies of
this Sailors & Soldiers Rest every success
for there kindness shown to us.
W. Adams A.B.
H.M.S. Barham
Mess 55
C/o G.P.O. London
1st March 1917
14/ / Sept. 1917.
Many thanks for the good rest & refreshments
there. These Soldiers & Sailors Clubs are fine places
& may this one have the best wishes from
myself.
L/Cpl. F A. Salter
Machine Gun. Corps.
Grantham
I have travelled the world over. but not
Place. like good old England
1st March 1917
Thanks for the Refreshments & Comfort
in which I sincerely Apreciate .
Pte A Jerwin.
2/5 Cheshiress
Late of the Captives Orpheus Trio
12th March 1917
RFC
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
Many thanks for welcome received 12/3/17.
44698 Simpson A.J.
2/am.
58 Squadron RFC.
R.F.C.
12th March 1917
Many thanks for welcome received 14/3/17
302201 Pte Upton A A.
2/7 Essex
12th March 1917
To the Ladies of Peterboro’ Rest Room
I deeply appreciate the work done by
you for the soldiers & sailors of our
Forces, and have great pleasure in
leaving my name as a memento of my visit
here.
F .N. Evison 2nd Lieut.
3rd “P.W.O..” West Yorkshire Regt
12th March 1917
John Maclean Rig
HM MLHM ML 128
Naval Base
Gt Yarmouth
Many thanks to the kind ladies for refreshments
Received J Maclean
12th March 1917
Many thanks to the Lady attendants for the comfort
and refreshments I have received at your hands
on this night night 15/3/17
Pte. P. Bradley. 5727
2/7 R W. Fus.
Wrentham
Suffolk
12th March 1917
My Pen is Broke.
My ink is Pale.
My love for The Soldier Rest
Shall Never Fail
R A M C.
12th March 1917
Many thanks for kindness shown
by the Ladies at the soldiers
rest.. 53807 Pte W. J. Smith
17/3/17
12th March 1917
Dairing Little Imps
3rd D.L.R.
JHS
21st March 1917
21/3/17
I am deeply Gratefull. to they Ladies
at the rest for their kindness to
me during my rest
No. 10615 Pte A Moran
2nd Irish Guards
21st March 1917
My very best thanks for
the hospitality shown me
on my short stay here
Sgt R Redgraves
72nd Div Art
21st March 1917
The very best thanks to the ladys and for what
I have received for a short stay.
Private C. Hawkins
4th Norfolks 203666
21st March 1917
Many thanks to the two kind ladies for their kindness
during my short visit to the rest room at Peterborough
Pte. J. Blue 205796
2/7 A. & S.H
21st March 1917
Many thanks to the Ladies at the
Rest for their kindness shown to me
at the Rest No 5032 Pte J Ferguson
2/4 Cam Hds
21st March 1917
Many thanks for kindness shown me during
my short stay here.
Pte. R. Ross.
22/3/17. 2/7 A. & S.H
21st March 1917
Many thanks for kindness & hospitality
shewn me during my short stay.
Lce/Cpl. C.W. Stofer
Machine Gun Corps
21st March 1917
Many thanks for kindness shown by.
the Women we are Proud to fight for.
Pte. Geo. Jenking. LDS.
RAMC.
29th March 1917
Many Thanks for your kindness in Peterboro
May you never live to want &
never want as long as you live
A. Hughes. Leading Smn
Submarine H10
C/o G.P.O
29th March 1917
Just another line of appreciation
from Cpl Jas Martin
405th H.F. Coy. R.E
29th March 1917
Many thanks for your kindnest
shown us while we were
stranded in Peterboro after a
unpleasant return as force
is no choice
Gunner Sherwood
M.G.C.
Belton Park
Grantham
A day I wont
forget and a
Good many more
(O thoes Wires)
29th March 1917
“Full up inside”
Thanks to the Ladies of
The Soldiers & Sailors Rest
Pte S. Dunlop
29.3.17.
31st March 1917
31.3.17
Many thanks for the kind welcome, and
treatment received at the Soldiers Rest at
Peterboro’ and a Scotsman’s true wish
“Lang May your lum reek.”
7432 Pte T.A. Morrison,
“B” Coy.,
2/4th Seaforths
Stationed (Alas!!!) at Cromer
31st March 1917
Pte. W. Stairmand 5710
2/7 Black Watch
Attached to Headquarter
192 Brigade
Norwich
A kindly welcome here I got
And cheered with a cup of tea
But the Railway trains
Are here all rot
And gives your heart great pains
31st March 1917
1st April 1917.
‘Tis deeds Not Words
Which moves this World of Ours.
Chas J Darwood
R.A.M.C.
31st March 1917
With sincere good Wishes & Thanks to all the
Lady workers of “The Soldiers Rest.”
Many thanks for kindness received.
Pte W Pack. No 465
6th Rfts.
11th Machine Gun Coy:
A.I.F.
Abroad.
31st March 1917
Many Thanks to the kind Leades at the Soldiers
rest room at Peterborough
Pte J H Walker 5159
2/5 Notts & Derby
Edith Weston
Rutland
1st April 1917
adfsdg
10th April 1917
Many thanks to the young Ladies of the Soldiers rest room at
Peterborough Station for a nice hot cup of cocoa and supper
after a long ride.
Stanley. Hill. Flight Sergt
Royal Flying Corps.
Thetford
10th April 1917
Many thinks to the two young Ladies for
there kindes to me while I stayed in this
rest hall at Peterborough
Pte A Teale
29th Middlesex Thetford
10th April 1917
Many thanks for the kind appreciation by the
young Ladies in the Soldiers Rest at
Peterborough
204177 Sapper R H G. Bird
No 3 Coy. R.E.
Hatton House
Newark On Trent
10th April 1917
Many thanks to the kind young ladies of this
rest for their welcome to me. April 9th 1917
No 204078 Sapper Frederick. A. Adcock
No 3 Depot. Company R.E
Newark on Trent
10th April 1917
Very great Thanks to the young Ladies of
the Soldiers Rest for their great
kindness to me, owing to me being stranded.
Pte F Carlton
E Company. Berks Yeomanry, Ipswich
10th April 1917
10/4/17. Very many thanks for kindest shown by the
Ladies of “Sailors & Soldiers Rest.” Their kindness is
greatly appreciated.. J.W. Bacon.
Ldg “Telegraphist”
H.M.S. Marlborough
10th April 1917
Many thanks for your kindness & civility shown
by ladies in “Sailors & Soldiers Rest” greatly
appreciated.
Bde R. Stevens
R.M. Artillery
H.M.S. Marlborough
10th April 1917
Please accept my great thanks and
hearty good wishes for your great
kindness and hospitality.
C Campling
10.4.17 Telegraphist
H.M.S. Marlborough
10th April 1917
Make new friends but keep the old the one is silver
and the other is gold
Cpl Summeler E
2/1 Cambs Rgt
In Cleaveland
Nr Middlsboro
10th April 1917
Many thanks, and kind wishes to those, who Ladies
who attends, to us on the 10. April. 17.
Gr A Horsnell. R.M.A
H.M.S. Marlborough
10th April 1917
Sergt. W. Williams
2/1. West. Somerset
Taunton
Somerset
No one knows No one can tell
when this great war will
come to an end but when
it does the women and
B’hoys will cheer and say
no more marching, no more fighting
no more hunger & thirst but
don’t forget the bully Beef
it fairly makes you burst
10th April 1917
Christmas comes but once a year
when it comes it brings good cheer remember
the B’hoy that brings the food a Christmas
box he will never refuse
composed by one of the Connought
Rangers
10th April 1917
No one knows No one can tell
when this great war will
come to an end but when
it does the women and
B’hoys will cheer and say
no more marching, no more fighting
no more hunger & thirst but
don’t forget the bully Beef
it fairly makes you burst
12th April 1917
Many thanks for kindness during my stay here12/4/17.
Pte. D. McCallum
No 4941. D Coy
2/7th A&S. Hlds
Norwich
12th April 1917
After travelling for 8 hours I found food
and comfort at the Soldiers and Sailors Rest
Room and I thank the ladies for the good
work which they are doing on behalf of the
Soldiers and Sailors.
Pte A. Gray. 94235
328th Field Ambulance
R.A.M.C.
Ipswich
12th April 1917
“Woman is the Root of all evil Saith a man
&
“Man is the Tree Thereof Saith a Woman
Thanking you for your Hospitality
Yours
Corporal J.H. Swann D.C.M.
28 Brigade R.F.A.
12th April 1917
Here’s luck to the owner of this book.
may her prospects never tarry.
For she’s a sweet and charming girl
But unfortunately im married
Weep not for I shall rise again
Isiah 2chp 23 verse.
JWB R C H office
GER Station
Pboro
Teacher: I hope you are not laughing at me.
Scholar: Oh no Sir!
Teacher: Then what else is there in the room to
laugh at? JWC
Thanks for the many hours I’ve spent in
here JWC.
23rd April 1917
Having lost my connection at
Peterboro’, I put up at the Soldiers
& Sailors Home, where I spent
several hours of rest and enjoyment,
for which I am deeply grateful
Pte C.L. Harper
2/5 Norfolk Regt
Hillsboro’ Bcks
Sheffield
23rd April 1917
With many thanks for the
kind and gentle reception
when worn out and tired
by the people i/c Soldiers
& Sailors rest room
12979 Pte G Parkinson
Northumberland Fusiliers
Newcastle on Tyne
Northumberland
23rd April 1917
I do Love My Wife {I Don’t Think
I do Love Her Dear {Sometimes when I want a Sub
I Lik my Woodbines {everyday of my Life
And a Gallon of Beer {Anytime
23rd April 1917
Oh Tomorrow Oh Tomorrow
I Shall happy Be
Tomorrow I shall be Mr Dave
and I going to have a Honeymoon
because I never had one before.
No 310035 Pte A Wallace
64th High Divisional
Sanitary Sect
Norwich
England
gone to
Blackpool
Many thanks to this
very nice Lady for
her kindness to me
while waiting for a Train
I hope some day that we
shall meet again in this
rest room at Peterbourgh singed A Wallace
26th April 1917
26/4/17
Many thanks for kindness
shown to me a Stranger
S J White
55 M Co RDC
Peterboro
26th April 1917
29/4/17
With much pleasure, & gratitude to all
for the kindness extended to me
F. W. Smith
26th April 1917
29/4/17
By Hook or by Crook
I’ll get my name in this Book
for remembrance of Kind Welcome
S. Goldfinch
26th April 1917
Hears luck to the owner of this book
And may her prospects tarry.
For she is a sweet and charming girl,
But unfortunately Im married
2nd A.M. Jones
R.F.C
26th April 1917
28/4/17
“One Crowded hour of glorious life,
Is worth an age without a name”.
“They also “serve” who only stand and wait”.
L. Peat.
LincolnsSt. Peter’s College
Peterborough 1-4-15
26th April 1917
Some where in France, Dear
Mother and I am going mad to see
all my folks at home, after 3 years
solid & fighting at these places
Mon’s, Somme, Vimy-ridge, Lens and
‘Arras, and I have had two Blighty
one’s one at Mon’s and the other
at Arras so I count myself lucky
by one of the Connaught Rangers
6 Div
G Bradford
26th April 1917
By one of the Connaught Rangers
G Bradford
2nd May 1917
“Pro Rege et Lege”
Their hands were not fashioned for the gun
nor for the sword
But toward
The ridge of death they turned & warriors
proved
To save,
The weaker world – all they gave!
No starveling souls were they
But men who Knew the beauty of
the day.
And the City Owls – for ever wise
Gazed on with steadfast eyes.
Leeds “Pals”
NS Wilson
May 1917.
2nd May 1917
Many thanks for the kindness
shown in this rest room.
Cyclist B. Cope.
64th Div Coy.
A.C.C
Fareham Camp
Norwich
Norfolk
May 2nd – 1917
2nd May 1917
Let not thy mind be troubled
But get thy wages doubled
Although I laugh & make such fun
I’m always glad when my days works done
Gunner Ball E
R F A
Brooke Norwich
6th May 1917
Mr A. E. Davis D.C.M
Late of Cambridgeshire Regt
Sailed for France Feb 14 1915
Wounded at Hill 60 May 5 1915
Left Leg amputated May 1915
Awarded D.C.M. January 14 1916 for
Conspicuous Gallantry Stretcher Bearing
On April 14 1915 at Ypres
Decorated by Captain Ollard at Cambridge
May 6 1916
6th May 1917
I am glad I Called, but
I am glad I am leaving
G Newbould
Interned in Groningen
Holland
6th May 1917
V Pye
I thank the
Two ladys
Who was
so kind
to me
Vi Pye & [mt] Charmouth 336
6th May 1917
Very many thanks for kindness shown to me
During my waiting, for my train for B.E.F
Cye Goodall
A.C.C
6th May 1917
God gave us our relations
But thank God we can
Choose our own friends
J.W.P
12th May 1917
My best thanks & good wishes to the kind
ladies who looked after my several wants
on this occasion
J Clowes
Royal Flying Core
Sedgeford
Norfolk
12th May 1917
Many thanks to the ladies of this Rest home for
their kindness to a “Tommy” who had lost his
railway connections for home
J W Hardy 144596
RGA
Prees Heath Camp
Whitchurch
12th May 1917
Many thanks & good luck to the Ladies
In the rest room L/Cpl Coney
3rd Liverpool Pals
12th May 1917
Stranded here for 8 hours Sunday 21st May
but found “a home from home” in the
G.E.R. “Soldiers & Sailors Rest room” to the
Ladies of which we offer our most
grateful thanks and best wishes.
Signed L/Cpl Langskail 2/9 A&S.H.
12th May 1917
Just a word of thanks giving
for the kindness shown by
the Ladies of the G.E.R Rest Room
on 22/5/17
D. Craig & George Ayres
H.M.S Conway
Immingham
Lincs
12th May 1917
I tender my best thanks for the the very
kind attention shown by the ladies of the G.E.R
Soldiers & Sailors rest room Peterborough on
Aug 7th 1917
Signed A.G. Campbell
Royal Engineers
12th May 1917
Just a word of thanks giving
for the kindness shown by
the Ladies of the G.E.R Rest Room
on 22/5/17
D. Craig & George Ayres
H.M.S Conway
Immingham
Lincs
26th May 1917
Many thanks to the ladies at the
Soldiers’ rest for their great kindness and
Hospitality shown me on May 26th 1917
F g Hazelton
A.O.C
Leeds
26th May 1917
Home from Home x3
They wher Sisters
True
Pte F Webster
2/4 Cameron [?]
3/6/17
26th May 1917
Many thanks to the Two Ladies for their kindness
to me while resting in the Soldiers rest.
Cadet F Windmarch
Cadet C Buglass
Tyneside
26th May 1917
Travel stained, weary, worn & sad.
For hours & hours not a bite I’d had.
When as from the clouds a meal most thorough
Was given by the angels of Peterborough.
J.H.Thompson
26th May 1917
Mans work is from Sun to Sun
But womans work is never done.
E. Tricker S.T June 30th 17
26th May 1917
Many thanks to the Two Ladies for their kindness
to me while resting in the Soldiers rest.
Cadet F Hindmarch
Cadet C Buglass
Tyneside
26th May 1917
Mans work is from Sun to Sun
But womans work is never done.
G Pitcher Sig June 30th 17
31st May 1917
Never trouble trouble, till trouble troubles
you, & always avail yourself of the
help, & rest, That the Peterborough
offers you. With many thanks for
the kindness shown towards the boys
during our short stay
Bomb Augustus
D Battery. Brooke.
Nr Norwich.
31st May 1917
Home From Home’.
We only knew
They were Sisters’ True.
Tpr. ‘Billy’ Hartley.
‘D’ Battery.
“Overseas Group”
Brooke. Nr Norwich
31st May 1917
31st May 1917
My heartfelt thanks for a peaceful rest
& kind welcome extended to me by the
waitresses of The Sailors & Soldiers Rest Room
Peterboro’ Station on my journey to Ireland.
May success & prosperity be the fruits of all
your undertakings is the sincere wishes
of Pte. R.J. Davis 202516
Late of 301st. Labour Compy. Thetford
31st May 1917
De Lord made de niggar Bhoys
he made dem in de night
he made den in de hurry
and forgot to make dem white
R H Lewis
June 12/1917
31st May 1917
Many Thanks for your kindness of my
Shortstay BW
Signalman Bertie Waters
HMS Thomas Stratten GP.O London
5th July 1917
‘The moving finger writes, & having writ-
moves on; nor all thy piety nor wit
Can lure it back to cancel half a line,
Nor all thy tears wash out a word of it.
Written in grateful appreciation of the kindness
and generous attentions of the ladies at the S&S
Rooms. Peterboro 2.0am till 6.0am July 1st /17
Pte W Burgoyne 316155 C. Coy. 4th Mons. Mundesley
5th July 1917
Kind hearts are more than coronets.
J Bonshor L/C (st Peters Coll 1913-1915)
2/1 Hunts Cyclists Batt
5.7.1917
5th July 1917
Many thanks for kindness received
here Feb 1916 & July 1917
Pte A G Childs
MGC
5th July 1917
What is a fairer deed to do
As a fairer death to die
Thou to fight for our king & Country
And to honour the men in the sky.
Danger is threatening o’er us
like clouds from a distant sky
So we hope that the war will go with us
And victory to all the Allies.
A J. Algate
Lato
Scottish Rifles
5th July 1917
Thanking the Ladies for there kindness shown on
July .16.17 Pte A.S.
3rd T.R.Batt
5th July 1917
With thanks for attention.
G.B. Nurse, Ldg Sig.
H.M.S King Orry
Grand Fleet
28 July 17.
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