Arriving in Honfleur a century ago |
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Means of transport were often taken in picture for postcards. And the spare time to wait the bus or the ship could be used to write a few words. the Ship to Le Havre There were in fact several steamers: |
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at the pier |
the ship François Ist |
Arrival at Passengers Quay |
landing of passengers |
It can be noted that there was also a regular ship between Honfleur and Southampton. |
From Honfleur to Villers, it was possible to appreciate the "speed" of this new mean of transport. The postcards showing this 25km trip are now much sought after. |
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the buses station |
a good shot of the bus |
Arrival at passengers quay |
connection to Le Havre by ship |
There is also a series showing the whole trip from Honfleur to Trouville, named "Norman coast road by bus" . The Station Arriving by train in the city center is no longer possible, but 100 years ago, this was the most common way to arrive in Honfleur. |
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Honfleur - the station |
Honfleur - the station |
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