The Vine was a public area given to the people of Sevenoaks and also the home of the The Vine cricket club (one of the oldest in the country). The Vine was used as a parade ground for the troops during the First World War and the YMCA had a canteen for the troops nearby.
This card was written by Bob c/o 29 High Street Sevenoaks to his young lady, Mabel, in Canterbury November 1915.
Information from Sevenoaks a historical dictionary ©Sevenoaks Historical Society
The transcribed text reads:
c/o 29 High Street Sevenoaks
12.11.15
My dearest Mabel
I wonder if you will be quite well by tomorrow (Saturday) week, dear. Well of course I hope you are well now certainly; but I think I might be able to get leave but am not certain as usual. It is a dull and miserable day here. I am hoping to hear from you soon and also that you are quite recovered dearest Mab. Should write a letter only I have not enough news. Again hoping you are now quite well dear. Best love etc. Yours Bob x
To Miss M Cardinal
4 Nursery Terrace
Pound Lane
Canterbury
Kent
Image courtesy of Darrienne Price