Buckfast Abbey Devon Postcard by Photo Precision c1960s

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Buckfast Abbey Devon Postcard by Photo Precision c1960s

A richly coloured view of Buckfast Abbey, this c1960s postcard captures the grandeur of one of Devon’s most remarkable monastic landmarks, reconstructed stone by stone by Benedictine monks.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: Light wear consistent with age. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Set amid the tranquil folds of the Devon countryside, Buckfast Abbey rises with majestic solidity — its pale stone towers and gothic archways echoing centuries of prayer, devotion, and quiet endurance. This vibrant postcard scene, likely taken during a serene summer afternoon in the 1960s, showcases immaculately tended lawns and rose beds surrounding the abbey’s stately frontage. One can almost hear the rustling trees and distant chimes of vespers as visitors approach its heavy doors.

Printed by Photo Precision Ltd., a well-regarded British postcard publisher known for their crisp photographic colour work, this card is a fine representation of the post-war revival of heritage tourism in Britain. Buckfast Abbey, originally founded in 1018 and beautifully restored by a small group of monks in the early 20th century, became a beacon of craftsmanship and resilience — qualities echoed in this dignified image. The code PT1965 marks it as part of Photo Precision’s mid-century catalogue.

Collecting postcards like this is more than an appreciation of architecture or scenery — it’s a tribute to enduring faith and communal effort. Whether displayed, researched, or quietly preserved in an album, this piece invites the holder to become a custodian of Devon’s sacred past.

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