1938 Broadstairs Vintage Holiday Print – Antique Travel Ephemera UK

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Item ID: 297241300612
eBay Seller ID: britishfareasttraders
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Category: Collectables:Paper & Ephemera:Ephemera:1901-1950
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

1938 Broadstairs Vintage Holiday Print – Antique Travel Ephemera UK

An evocative seaside gem from the golden age of British holidays–perfect for collectors of vintage travel and pre-war coastal history.

Measurements: approx. 5 3/4 x 5 3/8 inches
Dates: n/a
Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 
Internal notes: QC passed

Step Back to Sunlit Sands and Edwardian Elegance

Imagine the summer of 1938: the gentle hum of radio music from beach huts, the warm scent of brine in the air, and laughter echoing across the sands of Broadstairs. This original holiday print from the Overseas Daily Mail captures that rare moment of peace and delight on the sunny South-East coast of England, just before the world would change forever. Sunlit sands, bracing sea air, and a thriving community spirit are frozen in time, offering a tender glimpse into the joys of British seaside life before the Second World War.

A Rare Survivor from a Bygone Era

Issued in 1938 and preserved from the pages of the Overseas Daily Mail, this authentic vintage travel advert highlights Broadstairs as “The Resort with the Never-Failing Charm.” Measuring approximately 5 ¾ x 5 ⅜ inches, it is a rare piece of pre-war British newspaper ephemera featuring an aerial photograph and original tourism copywriting promoting holidays on the Kent coast. Printed before wartime paper rationing and destruction of archives, items like this are increasingly scarce–especially in presentable condition with clear typography and strong visual impact.

Why This Belongs in Your Collection

Pieces like this serve not only as decorative items but as historical artefacts with emotional depth. They invite us to honour and remember the quieter moments in Britain’s story–those that speak not of war or politics, but of simple, collective joy. For historians, collectors, and lovers of seaside nostalgia, this is more than paper; it’s a portal to a cherished past. By collecting and protecting such works, we uphold our shared responsibility to preserve the fabric of everyday history for future generations.