Vintage real photo postcard showing the War Memorial at Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland.

The photograph shows the memorial statue within its iron enclosure, with surrounding buildings visible in the background. Particularly interesting is the historic artillery piece/cannon displayed beside the memorial, along with a bicycle and figures, giving the card excellent period street-life detail.

Front caption reads:

“WAR MEMORIAL, HOLYWOOD.”

Card is numbered No. 4373.

The reverse identifies the publisher/photographer as:

J. Johnson, 24/30 William St. Sth., Belfast

and states:

“This is a ‘Real Photograph’”

An attractive Northern Ireland real-photo view with appeal to collectors of County Down, Holywood, military memorials, WWI history, artillery, and Irish topographical postcards.

Item Specifics

• Location: Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland
• Subject: War Memorial
• Type: Real Photo Postcard / RPPC
• Publisher: J. Johnson, Belfast
• Card Number: 4373
• Era: Early/Mid 20th Century
• Postage Condition: Unposted
• Theme: Military, War Memorials, Northern Ireland, Architecture, Cities & Towns
• Features: Cannon / artillery piece, bicycle, street scene
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Condition

Good vintage condition with light age-related edge and corner wear. Minor surface/age toning visible. Reverse is unused with some light age spotting and small pencil notation. Please review photographs for exact condition.

Keywords

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