Torre Abbey Sands Torquay Postcard – Europa Cards 1990 Coastal Scene

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Torre Abbey Sands Torquay Postcard – Europa Cards 1990 Coastal Scene

Vibrant 1990s seaside view of Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay. Postmarked in South Devon, 29 Nov 1990, with QEII stamps and message from a classic British holiday. A nostalgic piece of English Riviera history.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/4 inches
Dates: 29 November 1990
Publisher: Europa Cards
Condition: In decent vintage condition – light surface wear consistent with age. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Bask in the timeless charm of a summer’s day on the English Riviera. This vivid postcard offers a sweeping view of Torre Abbey Sands in Torquay — golden sands kissed by gentle surf, classic British buses lining the seafront, and hillside villas basking in the Devon sun. The scene is rich in nostalgic detail, transporting the viewer to a moment of calm seaside joy in late 20th-century England.

Postmarked 29 November 1990, this card was sent from South Devon and features two Queen Elizabeth II definitive stamps (2p green and 20p black). Published by Europa Cards, the image captures the gentle bustle of Torquay’s promenade — a quintessential British holiday destination. The message on the reverse is a heartfelt snapshot of a holiday in nearby Paignton and Plymouth, referencing a visit to Buckfast Abbey and warm cups of tea.

Collectors will appreciate the preserved detail and lived history in this piece. To hold it is to hold a moment — a glimpse of heritage, geography, and human connection. An evocative addition to any collection of vintage postcards, British coastal scenes, or 1990s postal history.

Categories: postcards, devon, travel, ephemera, vintage

Tags: torquay, devon, 1990s, seaside, europa, coast, holiday, british

Focus keyword: torre abbey sands postcard

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