The postcard was discovered by staff at the Swansea Building Society, who noted that it had been postmarked in 1903 and delivered 121 years later. They were surprised to find it addressed to a long-gone resident, Lydia Davies, at a now nonexistent home, as that location is now the headquarters of the society.
Ewart sent the postcard from Fishguard, expressing regret for not being able to procure a second item and sharing his pocket money status. His note, full of warmth and personal connections, paints a picture of everyday life from over a century ago, while illustrating the enduring nature of human relationships, even as time and circumstance change.
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