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Buttertubs Pass Yorkshire Dales postcard Bamforth vintage

A striking view over the rugged hills of Buttertubs Pass in the Yorkshire Dales, this Bamforth postcard captures the quiet drama of England’s upland roads and grazing sheep with timeless charm.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: Light wear and damage to the top right corner noted. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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The winding road of Buttertubs Pass, flanked by undulating fells and weathered stone, cuts a solitary path through the Yorkshire Dales. The air here is brisk and clean, and the moorland is scattered with grazing sheep — a familiar sight across this remote and beloved stretch of North Yorkshire. The postcard’s vivid hues and distant hills evoke the crisp clarity of an autumn afternoon above Swaledale.

Produced by Bamforth & Co. Ltd., Holmfirth, this card reflects the golden age of British travel postcards. Though undated, it is consistent with the style and printing techniques of mid-to-late 20th century Bamforth issues. The reverse bears the “Post Office Preferred” mark and standard dotted address lines, with the code ET 5712 printed along the lower edge. This publisher was well known for both scenic and comic postcards, making this example a fine representation of their landscape output.

This piece is an ideal keepsake for collectors of Yorkshire memorabilia or fans of Britain’s scenic byways. With only light corner wear to the top right, its condition remains good for display or archiving. Holding this card is holding a fragment of rural England — one that invites the viewer to pause, observe, and remember the enduring quiet of the Dales.

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