April 11, 2026
Tag: marraige
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“They ran off to Gretna Green to get married!”
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Impatient young (and not so young) lovers have known since 1754 that Gretna Green was the place to go for a quick wedding. All they had to do was outrun the irate parents to cross the small river bridge into Scotland. “Gretna Greens” in Aberdeen, Ohio and Elkton, Maryland followed in their footsteps.
Past Article
September 25, 2023 7 Comments
It may go without saying . . . most postcard collectors are curious, lifelong learners. If you are reading Postcard History, you are likely such a person. Learning comes in many forms, and walking through old cemeteries is one of the most interesting. Stir in a postcard or two and you have a recipe for a fine day of education.