This is a vintage topographical postcard featuring Portsmouth Harbour as viewed from Gosport. The image captures a serene park scene in the foreground with a fountain and flower beds, leading to the bustling harbour with various ships and industrial elements visible in the background. The postcard itself is an original piece, having been posted in 1964.
The reverse side of the postcard bears a handwritten message from "Uncle Reg" to "Miss M. Saunders" in Oxford, detailing a visit to Southsea. It features a red British postage stamp with Queen Elizabeth II's profile, postmarked "PORTSMOUTH & SOUTHSEA 31 AUG 1964". The card is marked "PRINTED IN ENGLAND FROM A COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH" and includes the identifier "PT2731". This charming piece offers a glimpse into mid-20th century British life and is a wonderful collectable for enthusiasts of Portsmouth, Gosport, or general UK topographical postcards.
Verified Specifications: Brand/Maker: Unbranded Item Type: Postcard Era/Style: Vintage, 1960s Material: Cardboard City: Portsmouth, Gosport Region: Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Country of Origin: England Subject: Harbour, Park, Ships, Townscape Theme: Topographical, Seascape, Urban, Travel Features: Postmarked, Stamped, Handwritten Message Included Components: 1 Postcard Year Manufactured: Circa 1964