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  • Brighton Multiview Vintage Postcard
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    Brighton then & now – a journey in vintage postcards

    May 6, 2021 /

    Brighton is a popular resort, as much so "then" as it is "now". I’ve found some iconic scenes from the 1900s to compare with today. See what changes you can find.

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  • Vintage Postcard Southsea Rough Sea Framed Flat
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    Spotting Southsea Postcard Scenes on a Chilly Wednesday

    April 7, 2021 /

    Having not been able to travel far from home in the latest lockdown my family was keen to make a break for it! So today we decided to face the cold and head down to Southsea to see if we could spot any…

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  • Skegness Sands Vintage Postcard Back
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    Edwardian Postcards – The social media of their time

    January 16, 2021 /

    Well, we all love a bit of social media, it’s the perfect vehicle to share our news, interests or knowledge with our friends in a quick and easy way. But how did people satisfy this need in Edwardian times?

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    Why vintage postcards make the perfect Christmas gift

    November 5, 2020 /

    We all want to choose unique Christmas gifts to surprise and delight the people we love, and it can be hard thinking of new but special gift ideas year-on-year. For something a little different this Christmas, why not choose from my range of…

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  • Central Promenade Blackpool Vintage Postcard
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    Blackpool Then & Now – a Journey in Old Postcards

    September 9, 2020 /

    Blackpool has changed a lot over the years and it's always fascinating to look at old postcards and photographs and spot the differences.

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  • LambetLambeth Bridge & Houses of Parliament, London - Vintage Postcardh Bridge & Houses of Parliament, London - Vintage Postcard
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    On This Day in Postcards: 9th July

    July 9, 2020 /

    This vintage 1950s postcard captures a famous view across the Thames at London. Compare it with a similar view today and read what else happened "on this day".

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  • Lester Point & Hangman Hills, Combe Martin Vintage Postcard
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    On This Day in Postcards: 30th June

    June 30, 2020 /

    This breathtaking view of the hills and coast around Combe Martin was sent from a holiday-maker back in 1953.

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  • Mansion House & Cheapside - Google 2019
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    Then & Now – London

    June 17, 2020 /

    Compare your favourite scenes of today with vintage postcards from the past.

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    Tuck’s “Oilette” Postcards

    February 4, 2020 /

    What is it about Tuck's Postcards and the "oilette" series in particular, that makes them so collectable?

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  • Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
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    Breathtaking Bristolian Bridge

    January 19, 2020 /

    This particular postcard prompts a journey through memories

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Welcome to my site where I share my passion for Deltiology - Vintage Postcards from the 20th century.

Often these cards have been written on, stamped and posted then kept and occasionally thumbed through - some for over 100 years!

Browse my collection of loose and framed old postcards from the 1900s through Edwardian times into the 1960s.

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