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The Link

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A monthly social medium for lonely people - not matrimonial. This account features advertisements from lonely hearts publication The Link (1915-1921).

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What is "The Link", you ask? The Link was founded in 1915 as "Cupid's Messenger" by Alfred Barrett as a response to the loneliness he observed in society. Through the publication, people could get in touch with like-minded souls for friendship, correspondence, and more.

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YOUNG MALE (London, N.E.), would be pleased to assist elder in brightening occasional spare hours. (691.) [March 1921]

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BACHELOR (London, N.W.), 44, good appearance, position, very lonely, sincere, desires meeting elderly gentleman, evenings; London preferred. Real friendship. Photos exchanged.-(1164.) [April 1921]

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Gentleman (Berks.), 40, educated, travelled, quiet, refined tastes, broad-minded, unconventional, lonely, born under Solar Sign Virgo- Sept. 22, wishes meet congenial friends similarly afflicted, in Bath, Reading, B'mouth or West Counties. (766.) [September 1919]

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Young Ex-Officer (London, S.W.), desires letters from nice, refined chaps, 17-20, London district, sense of humour and character essential. (10.) [June 1919]

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Amateur (S.W.1), willing to introduce painters, sculptors, and writers, amateur professional student, or "arrived" into intelligent, spirited circle. (800.) [July 1918]

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Lal Dighee (Calcutta), 25, English, merchantile assistant, with Catholic tastes, would welcome letters from friends, either sex, at "Home." Interested in arts, sciences, and sport. Very lonely. (922.) [August 1918]

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"GARDEN OF ALLAH (Surrey), ex-Monk, 29, desires friendship own sex. Also an offer of employment in London. Educated, refined." [April 1921]

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Gentleman (London, W.), 26, dark, lonely in town, would like to meet nice boy, younger, as companion in loneliness. Has big car. No letters replied to without photograph. (377.) [March 1921]

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Gentleman (B'ham), 35, traveller, sympathetic, unconventional, would like meet sincere friends occasionally during travels. Anywhere; own sex only. Photo appreciated. (144.) [February 1921]

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Sickening (London, E.C.), 25, shy-result, no friends. Will one, own sex, similarly situated, make friends? Quiet and reliable. Anxious. (1206) [January 1921]

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Ted (Scotland), 21, tall, good appearance, wants correspond and make friends with own sex. Photo appreciated. Carefully returned. (815) [March 1921]

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Young Adam (London, N.W.), tall, dark, fed to teeth with average hidebound Eve, wonders if there exists fearless, refined soul who would communicate with him. (1085.) [April 1921]

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Youth (Putney) would like to meet and correspond with others, 17-20. View to friendship. Navy, Army or Air Force chaps would be welcomed. (241) [February 1921]

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Londoner, young, would like to correspond with girl, not over 23, who wears earrings. Also with any persons interested in tattooing, either sex. (899.) [October 1919]

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Stella (London), 18, tall, dark, wants to meet sporty pal to dust the sunny hours, unconventional and lively. (770.) [September 1919]

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Young Gentleman (Lancs.), 19, refined, lonely, would greatly appreciate friendship or correspondence with male chums. (352.) [March 1919]

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Young Fellow (London, N.W.), 23, seeks companionship of real genuine chum, own sex, refined, affectionate, not over 26. Please reply. All letters answered. (757.) [August 1920]

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Bachelor (S.W. Suburb), 30, artistic, literary, etc., wishes to meet chum, own sex, 20-30, of similar tastes. Would accept post as secretary companion to bachelor. (273.) [November 1920]

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Young Fellow (London, S.W.), 25, well-educated, artistic, fond of motoring, theatres, etc., would like to meet real man friend, about 40, and good sportsman. (554.) [November 1920]

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G.M.K. (London, N.E.), 36, good appearance, refined, working-class, cyclist, dark, very lonely, seeks genuine chum, happy disposition. (859.) [January 1920]

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