About This Vintage Postcard
This antique Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) features a panoramic view of Stratford-on-Avon in Warwickshire, England. The scene captures the River Avon winding toward the spire of Holy Trinity Church in the distance. Notably, the image includes an early motor car and a horse-drawn carriage on the road to the right, capturing the transition in British transport during the early twentieth century.
Details
Era: Interwar (c. 1918–1930)
City: Stratford-on-Avon
State: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom, England
Topic: River Avon, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon Landscapes, British Townscapes, Shakespeare Country.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: Kingsway Real Photo Series (W.H.S. & S.)
Printer: Printed in England
Print Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Additional Information
The reverse side identifies this as part of the Kingsway Real Photo Series, a premier line of topographical cards published by W.H. Smith and Son. The distinct WHS monogram on the back is a hallmark of this series. Unlike mass-produced lithograph prints, this is a genuine photograph developed directly onto postcard stock. The inclusion of the motor car and the specific typography used in the "Kingsway" branding indicate this card was produced and sold during the 1920s.
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