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Derbyshire Postcards For Sale

Browse our Derbyshire postcards for sale below, with a mix of old and vintage cards showing places, landmarks and local scenes.

Use the filters or search (top left) to browse by place name, subject, or publisher, or explore our wider collection of English postcards here.

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What's the Story Behind Our Derbyshire Postcards?

Derbyshire postcards for sale are centred on the Peak District, and Chatsworth House is one of its grandest subjects. Built from 1687 for the 1st Duke of Devonshire on a site the Cavendish family has held since 1549, the house has been nicknamed the 'Palace of the Peak' and remains the seat of the Dukes of Devonshire today. Postcards of Bakewell, the market town nearby, often reference the Bakewell pudding, said to have been created by accident in the early 19th century when a cook misread instructions for a jam tart.

Eyam postcards draw on one of Derbyshire's most remarkable stories: when plague reached the village in 1665, the residents chose to seal themselves off from the outside world rather than risk spreading the disease further, a quarantine that lasted 14 months and cost the lives of more than three-quarters of the village. Buxton postcards picture the Georgian spa town developed by the 5th Duke of Devonshire in the 1780s, centred on the Crescent, built to rival Bath's own Georgian architecture.

Postcards of Matlock, Ashbourne, Wirksworth and other Derbyshire towns and villages appear on this page too, and we add to it as new stock comes in.

FAQs

What's the story behind Chatsworth House?
Chatsworth House has been the seat of the Cavendish family, the Dukes of Devonshire, since 1549. The current house was largely built from 1687 for the 1st Duke, earning it the nickname 'Palace of the Peak'.

Why is Eyam known as the plague village?
When plague reached Eyam in 1665, the villagers chose to quarantine themselves rather than risk spreading it to neighbouring towns. The quarantine lasted 14 months and claimed the lives of more than three-quarters of the village.

How can I date an old Derbyshire postcard?
A postmark is the clearest clue on a posted card. Where there isn't one, we look at the printing style, the stamp box design and the publisher's mark to estimate an approximate era.

What condition are the postcards in?
We photograph each postcard closely so you can see its actual condition before you buy. Due to their age, some general wear is normal, such as light creasing or corner wear, and condition varies from postcard to postcard.

Are the postcards used or unused?
You'll find a mix throughout this collection. Each listing shows whether that particular postcard has been posted or not.

How are the postcards packaged when posted?
Each postcard is placed within a protective sleeve and posted in a hardback envelope, to keep it protected in transit.

Do you combine postage if I order more than one postcard?
Yes, we combine postage across all items on our store. We post worldwide, and UK orders of £50 and over qualify for free shipping.

Is the postcard photo the actual item I'll receive?
Yes, every photo shows the exact postcard you'll receive, not a generic or stock image.

What is Buxton's Crescent?
The Crescent is the centrepiece of Buxton's Georgian spa development, built in the 1780s for the 5th Duke of Devonshire to rival Bath, and it included a grand hotel, townhouses and an assembly room.

Where does the Bakewell pudding come from?
It's said to have been created by accident in Bakewell in the early 19th century, when a cook misread instructions for a jam tart and used egg and almond paste differently to how it was intended. It was recorded in print by 1845 and has been associated with the town ever since.

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