Specific Remove handwriting off grainy newspaper image

[RogW]

As a local historian (post retired at 72!) here at Twickenham in the UK I would greatly appreciate if the attached postcard could be sharpened in any way and focus enhanced. I will be submitting a few photographs for my collection which by close examination helps me with writing my local history. I have been astounded in the past by the kind help and time given by so many members.

The image is grainy so not sure it can be improved/enhanced but if handwriting could be removed just off image itself and blob top right I would be thrilled.

It is a truly incredible gesture and kindness on everyone's part for which I am truly grateful - Roger

 

[ex_teacher]

Writing gone with no attempt at cleaning anything else up.

 

[[ iLLuSioN ]]

My attempt...

 

[RogW]

Thank you so much. Always grateful for time and skills of members. All improvements help me analyse history of developments. - Roger

 

[JeffK]

My attempt...

[ iLLuSioN ] - what technique did you use to reduce the linen-like overall texture in the image?

 

[[ iLLuSioN ]]

what technique did you use to reduce the linen-like overall texture in the image?

A magician never reveals his tricks
Only that much ... it's a mix of resizing, FFT, denoise, sharpening

So nothing that can be done in 5 minutes.