I love old postcards but I often wonder what a modern postcard of Tongwynlais would look like.
I’ve been using some vintage Cardiff postcards for inspiration. Here are a few examples where I’ve updated the content with new photos.
In the next instalment I’m going to create some more contemporary designs.
This design from a 1980s postcard features the Cardiff coat of arms and views from around the city.
I’ve replaced the arms with my Tongwynlais logo and used some recent photos taken around the village.
This postcard was sent in the 1980s but it evokes 70s to me. The typeface became popular in the late 60s and was used extensively in the years following.
I’ve replaced the photos of Cardiff with views around the village.
Postcards from Tongwynlais
I’ve shared lots of old cards from my own collection on the blog. Read the latest post and explore the whole series of vintage postcards.
Castell Coch doesn’t get featured very often on “Castles of Wales” postcards so I’ve created one dedicated to our famous landmark.
I’ve replaced the dragon with Tony, the Tongwynlais dragon and used a selection of my own photos.
The final card I adapted features a lady in traditional Welsh dress playing the harp. This is a very common theme in old postcards.
When was the last time you sent a postcard? Do you think shops in the village would sell many Tongwynlais postcards?
Let me know in the comments or find me on X, Threads and Instagram.
Hi Jack,
I’m not sure if my last message got through – an error message appeared on the page when I pushed comment.
Anyway my general point was that I still send postcards when I go on holiday, even though my family can already see the photos on Flickr – it just seems traditional (and part of a holiday) to do so.
So yes, it would be nice to send a few Ton cards, but I guess not on a regular basis – so I’m not sure there would be enough business for someone to sell them professionally, but perhaps some local places would take a few for you.