Absence may make the heart grow fonder, but what happened to couples torn apart by war, unknowing of when, or if, they would see each other again? As the First World War raged on, so did the hearts of the husbands, wives, and lovers of Europe.
In the Love Letter Run, we present you stories of romance and betrayal, of lust and longing, heartbreak and new beginnings – all the makings of your favourite melodrama, but from genuine, handwritten sources of real, lived experiences. The Run is not a separate competition, but a permanent, regularly-updated selection of documents, hand-picked to get your emotions running and your hearts pumping on the Transcribathon.
Bring the hearts of the men and women of WW1 back to life by transcribing their treasured love stories. The Love Letter Run officially kicked off on Valentine's Day 2017 and has since been permanently ongoing.
Valentine's Day 2018 marks a revival of the Love Letter Run - relive the same passions and take part in restoring these powerful memories of love!
Hearts that are fond hearts Never grow old Hearts that are true hearts Never grow cold Hearts that are worthy of bearing that name In hail, rain, or sunshine Are always the same - Pte. Cyrie H. Smith »»
Sollte mir das Schicksal ereilen und eine Kugel für mich bestimmet sein, so denke ich in allerletzter Stunde an Dich Du heiß geleibte Henny und an die Kinder. »»
Should I meet my fate and a bullet is destined with my name, will I think of you in my very last hour, my much beloved Henny and children
