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The Rhododendron Dell.
"Planned by George III, in 1770, this lovely walk was made by soldiers of the
guard from the Royal Palace. The Rhododendrons date from 1848." A postcard
from 1907.
A 1907 postcard of indifferent quality.
Two early 20th Century views of Richmond and the Thames.
Kew Gardens - the Pond and Museum.
"The Museum was built during the Crimean War, and contains pictures, models
and specimens of useful plants such as tea, cotton, India-rubber, tobacco etc.,
from all parts of the world." This card was mailed in 1911.
A 1904 postcard of the "Star and Garter".
The Refreshment Pavilion.
"The most delightful spot in which one could possibly take tea on a summer
afternoon." A 1911 Postcard.
The Victoria Gates at Kew - an undated card.
No date for this view of Richmond Bridge.
The famous view from Richmond Hill.
Two undated postcard showing the view up and down river from Richmond Bridge.
An Edwardian view of Richmond Bridge.
Kew Bridge in 1920.
Another view of the Refreshment Pavilion.
An attendant, deep in thought !
postcards of the past
A 1937 postcard.
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A 1909 postcard of Richmond Terrace.
The Duchess' Walk, Kew Gardens.
A super Edwardian postcard of the Terrace at the top of Richmond Hill.
The Thames from Richmond Bridge - this postcard was mailed in 1903.
A lovely view of Richmond Green where I shared a flat with some friends in the early 1960s.
A super old postcard of the Old Palace.
A postcard of the Quadrant from the early years of the 20th Century.
Kew Gardens - the Rockery.
What appears to be a 1930s postcard of the statue of Aphrodite in Richmond
Terrace Gardens. If I remember correctly, this statue was replaced in the 1950s
with another more modern sculpture, nicknamed "Bulbous Bessie", which
caused quite a stir at the time - but i could be wrong ! Someone please correct
me !!
The famous view from Richmond Hill.
Richmond Bridge from Cholmondeley Walk.
A 1905 postcard of Richmond Theatre.
A great aerial view.
Another view of the "Star and Garter".
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A nice, unused postcard of Barnes.
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