Mill Gill Falls Askrigg postcard Wensleydale Walter Scott

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Mill Gill Falls Askrigg postcard Wensleydale Walter Scott

A serene view of Mill Gill Falls near Askrigg in Wensleydale, this Walter Scott natural colour postcard captures the quiet beauty of Yorkshire’s woodland cascades in soft, atmospheric tones.

Measurements: approx. 4 1/8 x 5 7/8 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Beneath a canopy of leaves and softened stone, Mill Gill Falls tumbles through a woodland glade with gentle persistence. The layered limestone, moss-covered boulders, and shimmering pools below create a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of Wensleydale, where sound and stillness meet. This card evokes that quiet moment in nature when water, rock, and light seem perfectly in tune.

Published by Walter Scott of Bradford, this natural colour postcard belongs to his Colour Series, a line known for its faithful, soft-edged renderings of British rural and heritage scenes. The reverse bears the code CY651, and the layout includes the familiar Post Office Preferred marking, characteristic of mid-20th-century production. Scott’s work is widely respected among postcard collectors for its restrained aesthetic and regional coverage.

Whether you are a Yorkshire enthusiast, a nature collector, or simply drawn to the poetry of water in motion, this piece invites pause and reflection. In decent condition with no major flaws noted, it offers not just a scenic view, but a quiet window into England’s treasured northern landscapes.

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