Ely Cathedral Postcard from Dean’s Park, 1970s

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Ely Cathedral Postcard from Dean’s Park, 1970s

A tranquil 1970s view of Ely Cathedral rising above wildflower-strewn Dean’s Park, capturing the serene grandeur of East Anglia’s most iconic Gothic landmark.

Measurements: approx. 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches
Dates: unknown
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Framed by summer meadows and old-growth trees, this evocative colour postcard presents Ely Cathedral as seen from Dean’s Park, bathed in gentle 1970s light. A golden carpet of buttercups and the quiet expanse of greenery invite the viewer into the peaceful rhythm of English cathedral towns, where history and landscape blend into a pastoral stillness.

Produced and posted during the 1970s, this postcard was sent from Norfolk to Teesside and bears a 3p Queen Elizabeth II blue Machin stamp. It captures the western towers and lantern of Ely Cathedral, a marvel of Norman and Gothic design, known for its unique octagonal crossing tower. Postmarked and addressed in cursive script to Miss Galloway of Eaglescliffe, it offers a warm glimpse into everyday British communication before the digital era.

Collectors and researchers will appreciate the preserved clarity of this chromolithographic print, as well as the human intimacy of the handwritten message within. This piece offers more than scenic nostalgia — it invites the next custodian to honour its legacy by preserving the quiet beauty and historical relevance it holds.

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