When I begin researching a new postcard, I need to confirm the person at the address on the card in an official document. Usually, that will be a census return from either 1901 or 1911. Unfortunately, Charlie wasn't at Drakefield Road in either of those returns.
Looking at other resources, I found a Charles Albert Newman in the electoral register for 1906. This Charles is Charlie's father.
From this point I was able to find the family in 1911, living near to Drakefield Road in Dafforne Road. You can see that Charles senior was a teacher and by now young Charlie was training to become a chef. Usefully, Charlie's paternal grandparents were also at the address.
Interestingly, the family moved around country – not just within London. Seeing where the family members were born is very useful and stops ruling out other documents that link individuals to other parts of the country.
Clearly there would be much more to discover about Charlie's family – including identifying his cousin within the family tree. However, I sold the card just a day after beginning the tree and so that work is now unnecessary and I will move on to the next card in the pile!
