Robin Hood’s Bay Dock Postcard – Harold Todd Sketch

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Robin Hood’s Bay Dock Postcard – Harold Todd Sketch

Charming harbour scene from Robin Hood’s Bay, captured in an evocative artist’s sketch by Harold Todd — a nostalgic glimpse of Yorkshire’s coastal life.

Measurements: approx. 5 3/4 x 4 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: Light discolouration on the back. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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The winding lanes of Robin Hood’s Bay, with its fishermen’s cottages and beached boats, come alive in this beautifully rendered illustration. Soft tones of sea-washed stone and terracotta rooftops frame a gentle coastal street leading to the open sea, evoking the quiet rhythm of village life on Yorkshire’s historic shore. Harold Todd’s sensitive sketching style adds warmth and human scale to this timeless maritime setting.

This postcard was printed from an original sketch by Harold Todd, based in Robin Hood’s Bay, a beloved seaside village renowned for its smuggling folklore, cobbled alleys, and dramatic cliffside setting. While undated, the illustration and print style suggest mid-20th century, reflecting a period when hand-drawn local scenes were a popular souvenir format for British holidaymakers.

Whether you’re drawn to the romanticism of England’s north-eastern coast or collect artist-illustrated cards, this piece offers a painterly and nostalgic perspective. Preserving such coastal heritage in visual form connects us to the working lives and quiet beauty of places that shaped generations.

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