Christchurch Priory Dorset Postcard by John Hinde Original

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Christchurch Priory Dorset Postcard by John Hinde Original

This striking John Hinde postcard presents Christchurch Priory, one of England’s longest parish churches, whose 11th-century Norman foundations still rise proudly above Dorset’s coastline.

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

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Bathed in sunlight beneath a deep blue sky, Christchurch Priory stands as a silent witness to nearly a thousand years of history. Its great stone tower, flanked by delicate lancet windows and surrounded by ancient headstones, dominates the peaceful churchyard in this evocative scene. Here, Saxon and Norman echoes live on in every weathered block and shadowed arch.

Published by John Hinde (U.K.) Ltd., this postcard forms part of their celebrated “Originals” series — printed in Ireland and notable for their crisp colours and local storytelling. The reverse gives a succinct yet informative history of Christchurch, noting the priory’s 11th-century origins, as well as nearby Norman ruins and the artefacts housed at the Red House Museum. The card is identified as 2DH 113 and features the classic John Hinde design and Dorset regional insignia.

Whether collected for its architectural heritage or regional pride, this piece is a fine tribute to ecclesiastical England. It invites guardianship of a place where centuries of worship, artistry, and local life converge — a preserved testament to Dorset’s quiet grandeur.

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