St. Hélier, Jersey, Channel Islands, ca early 1900s
These two sepia toned cards are souvenir picture postcards produced by one of the most important postcard editors in France during the golden age of postcards, Léon & Lévy or L.L. L.L. was founded in 1864. The initials L.L. were registered as a trademark in 1901. The cards have divided backs, dating them to after 1902. The card above has the number 223, and the title at the bottom left. It shows the esplanade or wide walkway alongside the beach.
Both cards offer a view into the past, showing people in typical dress of the time. In this one there are horse drawn carriages seen between the hotel level and walkway, baby carriages, children, adults, and beach chairs.
The second card, below, shows the front of the Grand Hotel and part of the long esplanade. The number 50 and the title appear at the upper right corner. A gated ramp leads down to the beach. Men’s clothing has not changed much in over 100 years. However, neither men nor women today would be wearing such long, warm clothing to a beach today.
Grand Hotel, St. Hélier, Jersey, Channel Islands, ca early 1900s
St. Hélier is the capital and only city of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. The town is named after a 6th century hermit monk, Helerius, who converted the people on the island to Christianity and was later martyred by Saxon pirates in 555 A.D. The Hermitage, is located in the bay and is accessible on foot at low tide. Once a year, 16 July, there is an annual municipal and ecumenical pilgrimage to the island.
For additional information, see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helier
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A9on_%26_L%C3%A9vy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Helier
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