#river wye

[colgreen31]

A Riverside Respite: Hay-on-Wye, 1950.

Body: There is something deeply soothing about the handwriting of the past. This postcard, dated June 22, 1950, captures a quiet moment by the River Wye.

The sender, T.P., mentions the town is "full of country people" for market day, yet they’ve found a pocket of peace by the water. The image shows "The Warren & Children’s Corner," a spot that looks as timeless as the sentiment on the back.

The Details:

Postmark: Hereford, 22 June 1950

Stamp: King George VI 2d Orange

Series: Frith’s Series

Check out our latest deep dive into the handwriting and history of this card at Postcard Postscripts: A Riverside Respite.

Postcard Postscripts: A Riverside Respite: A 1950s Summer Snapshot of Hay-on-Wye

[hikinguk]

Day and Evening. A quaint row of houses near Litton Mill, Derbyshire. Just off the Monsal trail

Cressbrook, Peak District

[kyg-photography]

Early summer vibes 📸

[leeh85]

Breathtaking walk along the River Wye in the gorgeous Winter sun today! Frosty and magical, with fog rolling through the valleys, and sun beaming though the trees. Saw some amazing bird species as well, including Buzzards, Kingfishers, Cormorants, Gold Crests, Mergansers, Mandarin Ducks, a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, a Heron and a Goshawk! 👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏼🦆🦅🌲🏞

[heckinahandbaskt]

📍 Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndyrn, Monmouthshire, Wales

[atlasandacamera]

Chepstow, Wales

[s601070]

The stepping stones along the River Wye in Chee Dale.

[stonedcymro]

Hike along the River Wye with friends the other day. Wasn't as long as we'd have liked but had fun. We did go into Chepstow Castle, but I'd left my phone in the car, so no photos, unfortunately. (I'll get some next time I'm there—I hail from a nearby town, so I'm down that way a few times a year).