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121-Year-Old Postcard Mysteriously Delivered to Swansea Building Society

The postcard from 1903, addressed to Miss Lydia Davis, has sparked efforts to trace her descendants and uncover local history.

  • The postcard, dated August 3, 1903, arrived at Swansea Building Society earlier this month.
  • It was addressed to Miss Lydia Davis, who lived on Cradock Street over a century ago.
  • The postcard's origin remains unknown, leading to speculation and intrigue.
  • Staff at the building society are using social media to find Davis' relatives.
  • The postcard offers a rare glimpse into life in Swansea at the turn of the 20th century.
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