Vintage Cowbar Bank Staithes North Yorkshire England 1946 Fishing Village For Sale

This vintage divided back postcard features a charming sepia-toned view of Cowbar Bank in Staithes, North Yorkshire. The scene depicts the beck with small boats moored along the stone banks, with a narrow road winding up the hill past coastal cottages. A bridge is visible in the distant valley. This card provides a wonderful glimpse into the traditional atmosphere of this English seaside village. Postmarked 1946 from Saltburn-by-Sea with a George VI 1d stamp.

• Era: Divided Back
• Category: England
• Location/Subject: Staithes, North Yorkshire, England
• Publisher: Unknown
• Condition: Very Good; posted with 1946 postmark. Light corner wear and some age-related tanning on the reverse. No significant creases.
• Postmark: August 21, 1946

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