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Gloucestershire Postcards for Sale

Browse our collection of Gloucestershire postcards for sale below, featuring vintage views of Gloucester Cathedral, the Regency streets of Cheltenham, and Cotswold villages including Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. If you collect postcards from further afield, take a look at our Herefordshire postcards collection, or use the search facility in the top left corner to find a particular place or subject.

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Gloucestershire Postcards: From Cathedral City to Cotswold Villages

Gloucester Cathedral is one of the most recognisable buildings in the county, and its cloister holds the earliest fan vaulting anywhere in the world, built between the 1350s and 1390s and widely copied across England afterwards. Postcards show it from several angles, from wide exterior views to closer studies of the cloister and choir, alongside postcards of the city itself taking in Southgate Street, the docks, and the New Inn.

Cheltenham's Regency character comes through strongly too. The town's mineral springs drew King George III in 1788, and the Promenade and Imperial Gardens were laid out in 1818 around the Sherborne Spa, giving postcards of the Promenade, Imperial Gardens and Lansdown Road their elegant, spa-town feel, a contrast to the more rural Cotswold scenes covered below.

The rest of the county is well represented by Cotswold villages such as Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Painswick, alongside Tewkesbury Abbey, founded in 1087 and home to the largest surviving Norman church tower in England, and Cirencester Park. Postcards covering other parts of Gloucestershire are added here too, whenever new stock allows.

FAQs

Why does Gloucester Cathedral appear so many times in this collection?
Gloucester Cathedral was a favourite subject for postcard publishers in the early twentieth century, thanks to its size and setting on the river. You'll find it photographed from several angles, including the cloister court, the choir, and wider views of the exterior.

Do you have postcards from the Cotswolds as well as Gloucester itself?
Yes, alongside the cathedral city, you'll find postcards from Cotswold villages such as Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Painswick, plus Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. These places tend to turn up together in old postcard collections, so we've kept them in the same place here.

How old are the Gloucestershire postcards in this collection?
Most date from the early 1900s to the 1950s, and a good number carry a printed or handwritten date. You'll see cards from well known publishers alongside local photographic studios.

What condition are the postcards in?
Condition varies from card to card, so we photograph the front and back of each one to show any creasing, corner wear or marks clearly. If you'd like more detail on a specific postcard, just get in touch before you buy.

Will the postcard I receive have writing or a postmark on the back?
Some do and some don't. A number of our postcards are unused and blank on the back, while others have been posted and may carry a message, postmark or stamp. Our photos show the back of each card so you can see exactly what's included before you buy.

Can I combine postage if I buy more than one Gloucestershire postcard?
Yes, we combine postage across all items on our store. UK orders over £50 qualify for free shipping.

Are these genuine vintage postcards, not modern reprints?
Yes, every postcard in this collection is an original item from its period, not reprinted or reproduced. You're buying a genuine piece of postal history.

Do you have a postcard of a particular Gloucestershire village or landmark I'm after?
New stock is added regularly, and we also hold a large amount of unlisted stock, so if you don't see the exact view you want today, it's worth getting in touch. We're happy to check for you and let you know if something similar comes in or is available.

Are Gloucestershire postcards good for local history or family research?
Yes, many collectors use postcards like these to trace how a town or village has changed, or to find images connected to family history. Posted examples can be especially useful if the message or postmark ties to a particular date or address.

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