1910s King Charles Tower Chester England Vintage Art Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step onto the ancient defenses of Chester with this evocative view of King Charles Tower, also known as the Phoenix Tower. This historic structure is famously associated with the English Civil War; tradition holds that King Charles I stood upon this tower in 1645 to watch his defeated army at the Battle of Rowton Moor. The scene captures two figures walking along the well-preserved Roman and medieval city walls, leading toward the red sandstone tower that has stood as a silent sentinel over the city for centuries. This card beautifully illustrates the timeless historical atmosphere of one of England's most complete walled cities, making it a perfect piece for anyone interested in British heritage or Civil War history.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1912–1915)
City: Chester
State or Region: Cheshire
Country: England
Topic: King Charles Tower, Phoenix Tower, Chester City Walls, English Civil War, Roman Heritage, Medieval Architecture, Salmon Series
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: A. R. Quinton
Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks, England
Printer: J. Salmon Ltd. (Salmon Series)
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

This postcard is part of the renowned Salmon Series, identified by the specific series number *1239 found at the bottom center. Based on this low number in the J. Salmon Ltd. catalog and the "Fish and Hook" trade mark on the reverse, the card can be narrowly dated to the early 1910s, specifically around 1912–1915. The artwork is an original watercolor drawing by Alfred Robert Quinton (1853–1934), one of the most prolific and beloved British landscape artists of the early 20th century. The tower itself was originally named the Phoenix Tower after the emblem of the Painters and Stationers Guild, but it was renamed to honor the King following the 1645 Siege of Chester. This uncirculated card preserves the historic city walls as they appeared to Edwardian tourists, capturing the tranquil, pre-war atmosphere of the city.

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