1910s King Edward VI Grammar School Vintage Postcard, Stratford-on-Avon England

About This Vintage Postcard

This antique monochromatic postcard features King Edward VI Grammar School in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. The photograph showcases the historic timber-framed building, famously known as the school William Shakespeare attended in the 1570s. Adjoining the school is the Guild Chapel, visible with its prominent stone tower in the background. The image captures the striking "magpie" style of black-and-white architecture that defines this historic academic institution, which has been in continuous use for centuries.

Details

Era: Divided Back, 1905-1915
City: Stratford-on-Avon
State: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Topic: King Edward VI School, Shakespeare's School, Tudor Architecture, Historic Schools, Guild Chapel
Condition: Circulated (Hand-dated 1929)
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: Not Stated 
Printer: Printed in England
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype

Additional Information

This card features personal travel correspondence dated July 9, 1929 (9.7.29). It is addressed to Mrs. Cullen at 322 Canary St. in Dunkirk, New York, U.S.A. The message from "Jenue" mentions traveling with Elsie and John, having a lovely time, and visiting Warwick and Kenilworth. The sender specifically notes having just seen the home of the mother of the founder of Harvard University and Shakespeare’s birthplace. The address side includes the instruction "THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE WRITTEN HERE" on the right half, consistent with British postal regulations of the era.

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