Hundreds of postcards depicting life in Barrow more than a century ago are up for auction with 1818 Auctioneers on the Cumbria Lancashire border this week.
Comprising more than 15 lots they are expected to make between £7,000 to £9,000, according to the firm’s valuers.
1818 Auctioneers valuer Ken Payne says the vintage postcards come from the estate of a deceased Barrow resident who collected them over many years. They are being sold by his family.
“The postcards consist of high-quality real black and white photographs and were produced for both tourists and residents who used them in the days before the Internet for everyday communication,” said Ken.
“The postcards depict many different interesting images such as naval guns being made, parades and Royal visitors, Walney Island, airships, airship crashes, battleships, local shipping, seaplanes and street scenes.
“They show what Barrow and area looked like in the early twentieth century, providing a fascinating insight into this historical place,” added Ken.
Also, up for auction at the same time is large collection of postcards of Singapore and Penang and ephemera which are expected to make £1,500 – £2,500.
Details of the online Collectable Stamps and Postcards sale, which closes on June 27, and how to bid can be found on the 1818 Auctioneers website https://www.1818auctioneers.co.uk/
