1938 Penzance & Mounts Bay Hotels Vintage Travel Ad | Antique Ephemera UK

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Item ID: 297241760426
eBay Seller ID: britishfareasttraders
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Category: Collectables:Paper & Ephemera:Ephemera:1901-1950
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

1938 Penzance & Mounts Bay Hotels Vintage Travel Ad | Antique Ephemera UK

A rare 1938 travel advertisement from the Overseas Daily Mail, showcasing the Queen’s Hotel Penzance and Kenegie Hotel–a treasured glimpse into Britain’s golden age of seaside holidays.

Measurements: approx. 5 5/8 x 4 1/4 inches
Dates: n/a
Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 
Internal notes: QC passed

Step back to 1938 Cornwall, where the sea breeze from Mount’s Bay carried the laughter of holidaymakers and the clink of teacups in the sunlit lounges of grand seaside hotels. This original newspaper clipping from the Overseas Daily Mail captures the essence of interwar British travel culture, with elegant typography, historic hotel names, and a proud proclamation of Penzance as â€œthe gateway to the Coasts and Moors of the Romantic Land’s End.” One can almost hear the chug of a distant train and the hush of the waves as guests checked into their sun-facing rooms.

This authentic piece of pre-WWII ephemera advertises two iconic institutions of the time–The Queen’s Hotel, Penzance, and Kenegie Hotel, Gulval, complete with luxurious amenities like centrally heated rooms, hot and cold water, and tennis courts. It even offers telegram contact and direct phone lines–remarkable conveniences in the late 1930s. With approximate dimensions of 5 5/8 x 4 1/4 inches and in decent condition, this preserved relic is a window into Britain’s hospitality past, holidaymaking traditions, and advertising style.

Collecting vintage ephemera like this is not just about aesthetics–it is an act of preserving cultural memory. Whether for your archive, a framed display, or academic research, this rare travel advertisement speaks to a time of romanticised exploration and regional pride. As collectors and historians, we are caretakers of these stories–ensuring that Britain’s travel heritage is never forgotten.