Bradford Market

An old vintage postcard of Kirkgate Market, Bradford : a reminder of a beautiful building, now long gone.

Third Time Lucky In Brighouse Art Gallery

The thing about vintage picture postcards is that so often it is a trial of strength between the photograph on the front and the message on the back as to which can be the best source of historical interest. A perfect example is provided by a recent acquisition: a 1907 postcard of the Smith Art … Continue reading Third Time Lucky In Brighouse Art Gallery

And Quiet Flows The Don

An old faded postcard comes up as fresh as a sepia daisy following a good scanning. These days the church is surrounded by plate-glass and concrete buildings, but the Rover Don still flows quietly by.