Holiday Inn Liverpool Postcard – Neon Sign 1977

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Holiday Inn Liverpool Postcard – Neon Sign 1977

A striking 1977 night-time view of the iconic neon Holiday Inn sign outside the Liverpool City Centre hotel — a nostalgic emblem of mid-century travel culture.

Measurements: approx. 4 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches
Dates: 13 June 1977
Condition: Some heavy wear noted. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Against a moody twilight sky, the glowing neon starburst of the Holiday Inn sign announces a bold new era of British hospitality. Captured outside the Liverpool City Centre Holiday Inn on Paradise Street, this vibrant image encapsulates the optimism and branding style of late 20th-century urban travel. Fluorescent green, orange, and white tones pop against the evening shadows, conjuring the buzz of arrivals and departures.

The reverse bears a 13 June 1977 postmark, complete with Holiday Inn Liverpool letterhead and a personal travel note. It mentions John Street Pier, Redcar, and unexpected family visits — making this not only a postcard but a lively time capsule of movement and connection. The card reflects the now-retro appeal of Holiday Inn’s early British expansion, complete with American-style design cues.

There is notable wear and heavy handling visible, but the image remains strong, with vivid saturation and a clean surface. For collectors of hospitality ephemera, neon signage, or 1970s commercial architecture, this postcard is both kitsch and culturally poignant — preserving the look and feel of a transforming urban landscape.

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