August 30th 2024.
The postcard, despite its old age, has managed to remain in surprisingly good condition. It's a token of a time long gone, carrying with it the memories and stories of generations past. And recently, it has brought about a heartwarming reunion between two families who were unknowingly connected through their ancestors.
Dated August 3, 1903, the postcard finally arrived at its intended destination on August 16 of this year. It had been addressed to Miss Lydia Davies, who used to reside at the head office of the Swansea Building Society in Wales. The sender was a young boy named Ewart, writing to his sister while on summer vacation at his grandfather's house in Fishguard.
As fate would have it, the postcard arrived a whopping 121 years late. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it caught the attention of two families who saw their relatives' names on the address line. After reading about the delayed delivery, they came forward and were amazed to discover their shared ancestry.
The West Glamorgan Archive played host to a joyful gathering of Lydia and Ewart's descendants. Nick Davies, Ewart's grandson, was joined by Lydia's great-nieces, Helen Roberts and Margaret Spooner, as well as her great-granddaughter, Faith Reynolds. Despite coming from different parts of the UK, they were overjoyed to finally meet and learn more about their family history.
Nick, who hails from West Sussex, described the experience as nothing short of extraordinary. He remarked how it felt like a family reunion, despite the only connection being a common ancestor from over a century ago. It was a poignant moment for everyone involved, and the postcard served as a catalyst for this beautiful reunion.
Ewart's postcard contained a heartfelt message, apologizing for not being able to "get the pair of these." The family interpreted this as a reference to a pair of postcards, which Ewart had promised to send. He also shared that he had about 10 shillings in pocket money and was doing well, not counting the train fare.
Ewart and Lydia were two of six children born to John F. Davies and Maria Davies, who ran a tailor's shop on Craddock Street. Lydia's great-nieces, Helen and Margaret, recognized their relative's name in the story and reached out to Faith, Lydia's great-granddaughter. Faith was surprised to learn of her long-lost relatives and was grateful to have connected with them through the postcard.
The postcard will now find a new home at the West Glamorgan Archive, where it will be preserved and made available for the public to view and appreciate. Henry Darby, the Marketing and Communications Officer at Swansea Building Society, expressed his gratitude towards the community for their involvement in uncovering this piece of history and reuniting the two families.
He added that this heartwarming story is a testament to the society's commitment to serving the community for over a century. Without their support, this postcard may have remained lost in time, and the reunion of Ewart and Lydia's family may never have happened. The society is thankful to everyone for helping unravel this mystery and bringing the two families together after all these years.
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