Postcards

2026/008

Collection of postcards of suspension bridges

Various dates

Description

Collection of postcards in 10 albums and 3 boxes mainly relating to civil engineering structures. These were collected over many years by Professor Roland Paxton.

2026/008.01. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of suspension bridges in a red album (see 2026/008.01).
2026/008.02. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of bridges in a red album (see 2026/008.02).
2026/008.03. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of civil engineering structures, street scenes and railway locomotives in a green album with geese on the cover (see 2026/008.03).
2026/008.04. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly UK bridges in a blue album (see 2026/008.04).
2026/008.05. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly lighthouses in a dark blue album (see 2026/008.05).
2026/008.06. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly roads, maritime and bridges in a floral album (see 2026/008.06).
2026/008.07. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly maritime and bridges in a blue album (see 2026/008.07).
2026/008.08. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly lighthouses in a green album (see 2026/008.08).
2026/008.09. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly maritime and bridges in a green album (see 2026/008.09).
2026/008.10. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly bridges and Forth Bridge in a red album (see 2026/008.10).
2026/008.11. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly bridges, aqueducts, roads and harbours in a black metal box (see 2026/008.11).
2026/008.12. Small collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly bridges in an orange plastic box (see 2026/008.12).
2026/008.13. Collection of postcards (mostly antique) of mainly bridges and roads in a box file (see 2026/008.13).

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2026/008

Item Type

Short Description

Postcards of suspension bridges

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

Various

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

None

Dimensions (mm)

Book: 210 x 158

Donor

Date Donated

March 2026

Materials

Card

Condition

Fair to good

Display Location