Tarn Hows Lake District Postcard near Coniston 1993

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Tarn Hows Lake District Postcard near Coniston 1993

This vibrant 1993 postcard captures Tarn Hows, one of the Lake District’s most beloved beauty spots — a tranquil tarn framed by autumnal woodland and distant fells.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: 10 November 1993
Condition: Light wear consistent with age. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Nestled in the rolling hills above Coniston, Tarn Hows is a postcard-perfect fragment of the Lake District — a still blue tarn dotted with wooded islets and surrounded by golden slopes. This view, bathed in late-season light, shows the water glinting between pine trees while misty peaks rise in the distance. It evokes the peaceful solitude of Cumbria’s most scenic walking paths.

The card was postmarked in Ambleside, 10 November 1993, and published in full colour by a regional printer — part of a wave of 1990s Lake District tourism ephemera that celebrated the area’s enduring visual appeal. Sent during a stay in a nearby cottage, the personal message on the reverse reflects the timeless pleasures of walking holidays, cool mornings, and cosy evenings by the fire.

Whether you’re a collector of Lakeland landscapes, or simply seeking to preserve a moment of England’s most iconic countryside, this postcard is a lovely example of 1990s travel nostalgia — a reminder of why the Lake District has long held the nation’s heart.

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