1914 River Dee Queen's Park Chester England Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This picturesque color lithograph postcard captures a tranquil scene along the River Dee in Chester, England. The view from the Groves features several pleasure boats moored at the landing stages, including those belonging to Millington’s Eccleston Ferry. In the background, the Queen's Park Suspension Bridge spans the river, a graceful iron structure originally opened in 1852. The scene beautifully illustrates the popularity of the river for leisure during the early 20th century, with tourists enjoying the riverside promenade and scenic boat trips toward Eaton Hall. The lush greenery and traditional red-roofed kiosks epitomize the timeless charm of this historic Roman city’s waterfront during the late Golden Age of postcards.

Details

Era: Divided Back (1914)
City: Chester
State or Region: Cheshire
Country: England, United Kingdom
Topic: River Dee, Queen's Park Suspension Bridge, The Groves, Boating History, Chester Landmarks
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Unknown (Marked C.B. 401)
Printer: Printed in Great Britain
Print Type: Lithograph