Royal Parade Plymouth Postcard – J Salmon Cameracolour

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Royal Parade Plymouth Postcard – J Salmon Cameracolour

A bright, orderly view of Royal Parade in central Plymouth, capturing the symmetry of post-war planning and the rhythm of double-decker buses beneath blue Devon skies.

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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This postcard captures the structured clarity of Royal Parade in Plymouth, framed by 1960s civic architecture, elegant tree lines, and the dignified spire of St Andrew’s Church. The scene hums with movement — red and cream double-deckers, parked saloons, and mid-century shopfronts reflecting Britain’s post-war optimism and urban reconstruction. A clean, confident image of a city redefining itself.

Published by J. Salmon Ltd. of Sevenoaks, Kent, this postcard features the Cameracolour® process, known for its bold hues and photographic sharpness. The reverse reads: “Royal Parade, Plymouth” and includes the print number 2-49-08-12. It likely dates from the late 1960s to early 1970s, during Plymouth’s regeneration period following WWII. The image is unposted, with excellent visual clarity.

A fine addition for collectors of British civic planning, transport history, or post-war architectural postcards, this card offers more than just a street scene — it’s a quiet document of urban recovery, national pride, and the changing shape of the English high street.

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