Lynton & Lynmouth Postcard – Valley of Rocks, John Hinde 1983

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Lynton & Lynmouth Postcard – Valley of Rocks, John Hinde 1983

Vivid 1983 John Hinde colour postcard capturing the wild, dramatic beauty of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton and Lynmouth, North Devon’s coastal gems.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: 9 March 1983
Condition: Light wear consistent with age. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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High on the Exmoor cliffs above the Bristol Channel, where wild goats roam and sea breezes whisper through ancient crags, lies the otherworldly Valley of Rocks — a dramatic landscape etched into Devon’s northern coast. This richly coloured scene evokes the grandeur and isolation of Lynton and Lynmouth, twin villages steeped in Victorian charm and geological wonder.

Photographed by E. Ludwig for the iconic John Hinde Studios, this postcard features the saturated hues and crisp detail that defined the studio’s mid-century travel aesthetic. Postmarked 9 March 1983 and bearing a personal message to a schoolchild in Luton, it carries both visual appeal and quiet emotional weight, offering insight into how holidays, memories, and human connection once travelled by post.

Preserving postcards like this helps safeguard both Britain’s natural landscapes and cultural memory. Whether for a collector, historian, or Devon enthusiast, this is a striking and authentic keepsake of a timeless region and a now-rare print tradition.

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