England-Weymouth (Dorset) Archives - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Souvenir of U.S.A. Fleet’s Visit to Weymouth – Alexandra Gardens, Weymouth

This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view of the city’s Alexandra gardens and beach. The area is full of people strolling along the paths and by the water. Charles C. Myers notes that during the visit of the American Battleships to England, the English people were consistently friendly and pleasant.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

Weymouth. The Esplanade

This postcard shows Weymouth’s Esplanade–a long beach stretching along a road and row of buildings. Many people walk both on the beach and the nearby sidewalk. On the beach can be seen many movable huts. Charles C. Myers points out a clock tower visible midway down the beach.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Edward Hitch; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

The Promenade, Weymouth

This postcard highlights a view of Weymouth’s promenade. On one side the path is bordered by the sandy beach, while on the other a road on the other side of a hedge. A long row of buildings stands further beyond, in front of which automobiles drive. In the distance stands a clock tower.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

The Beach, Weymouth

This postcard shows the crowded beach of Weymouth, England, on a summer’s day. A British Red Ensign flag flies on the beach, and slightly behind stands a tall clock tower. Abutting the beach is a long row of buildings.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Ed. H. Seward; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

Souvenir of U.S.A. Fleet’s visit to Weymouth – Promenade and Clock Tower, Weymouth

This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view of the city’s beach-side promenade at the point where it passes by a large clock tower. The promenade is filled with many people.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

Souvenir of U.S.A. Fleet’s visit to Weymouth – Pier, Promenade, and Pavilion, Weymouth

This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view looking away from the city’s beach down a long street curving towards the city’s pier and pavilion.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

Radipole Lake, Weymouth

This postcard shows Radipole Lake, located on the northern edge of Weymouth, England. In a handwritten addition, Charles C. Myers notes that he did not see this lake personally.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth

This postcard shows Weymouth’s Greenhill Gardens, which sit near the city’s long shoreline between two footpaths. Benches line the sides of the paths, while pedestrians walk nearby. Several buildings can be seen in the near background, while beyond there are green rolling hills.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

Weymouth Bay from Greenhill Gardens

This postcard shows a view of Weymouth Bay from Greenhill gardens. A walking path runs among several grassy hillsides scattered with bushes and flowers. Benches line the path, while on the hilllsides sit several folding chairs. The benches face towards Weymouth Bay and its beach, along which several bathing tents are arrayed.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

Weymouth. Greenhill Gardens

This postcard shows a view of the neatly kept Greenhill Gardens of Weymouth, England. Path lead among hedges, while the garden as a whole overlooks the beach and nearby Weymouth Bay.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Edward Hitch; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

Upway Wishing Well, near Weymouth

This postcard shows a mineral spring and wishing well near Weymouth, England. Several people lean on the well near the spring. Charles C. Myers shares that there is a local superstition that if you drink the water of the spring and make a wish at the same time, the wish will be granted.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Edward Hitch; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

England Narrative

Charles C. Myers describes a series of fifteen postcards depicting areas of England.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Creator(s)

Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

England--Weymouth (Dorset)

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