An original Vintage postcard featuring a colourised photographic view of "Stockport Road, Baguley." The charming scene depicts a young man and woman in Edwardian-era dress conversing on a quiet, tree-lined road; the woman is seen leaning against a bicycle. The image captures the rural character of the area with lush green foliage and a dirt-surfaced highway. Published by E. P. Cooke as part of the "Timperley" Series, the card is unposted but contains a handwritten message in ink addressed to a "Master Bradley" at "Heyesfield, Heyes Lane, Timperley." The sender, likely a parent, expresses pleasure at receiving a letter and offers encouragement.
Baguley is a historic area in Greater Manchester that, at the time of this postcard, was a largely rural village before its later incorporation into the Wythenshawe estate. Stockport Road was a significant local route connecting the farming communities of Cheshire to the larger industrial towns nearby. E. P. Cooke was a local stationer and publisher based in Timperley who produced a wide variety of topographical views documenting the changing landscape of the Altrincham and Sale districts during the early 20th century.
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Carefully packaged in a protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery. Shipped securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.