Walters Road Swansea Wales RPPC Postcard 1913 Church Tram Street Scene

$ 5.28

Country of Origin: United Kingdom Continent: Europe Country: United Kingdom Theme: Cities Towns Era: Pre-WWII (1908-1918) Subject: Street Scene Region: Wales Postage Condition: Posted City: Swansea

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Walters Road Swansea Wales RPPC Postcard 1913 Church Tram Street Scene. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a captivating piece of history with this vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) depicting Walters Road in Swansea, Wales. The sepia-toned image captures a bustling street scene from the early 20th century, showcasing the architectural charm of the buildings lining the thoroughfare, with a prominent church steeple rising majestically in the background. Trolley tracks run down the center of the road, hinting at the era's urban transportation, and a tram can be observed in the distance, adding a dynamic element to the historical vista. This postcard offers a unique glimpse into daily life and the urban landscape of Swansea over a century ago. This collectible postcard, postmarked May 20, 1913, is a genuine artifact from the Edwardian period, connecting collectors with a specific moment in time. The detailed photographic quality typical of RPPCs provides a sharp and immersive view of the street, the mature trees, and the figures strolling along the sidewalks. It's a significant piece for enthusiasts of Welsh history, urban development, early 20th-century photography, and vintage transportation memorabilia, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.