Lynmouth / Lynton Cliff Funicular Railway 1950s RP card
- Condition : Used
- Dispatch : 2 Days
- Brand : None
- ID# : 37966672
- Quantity : 1 item
- Views : 184
- Location : United Kingdom
- Seller : justthebook (+1652)
- Barcode : None
- Start : Thu 10 Feb 2011 10:11:14 (AEST)
- Close : Run Until Sold
- Remain : Run Until Sold
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- Picture / Image: The Lift Railway linking Lynmouth to Lynton - real photo type with information
- Publisher: Harvey Barton - probably 1950s or 1960s but 'modern' size unlike many UK cards of the time
- Postally used: no
- Stamp: n/a
- Postmark(s): n/a
- Sent to: n/a
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Postage & Packing:
UK (incl. IOM, CI & BFPO): 99p
Europe: £1.60
Rest of world (inc. USA etc): £2.75
No additional charges for more than one postcard. You can buy as many postcards from me as you like and you will just pay the fee above once. (If buying postcards with other things such as books, please contact or wait for invoice before paying).
Payment Methods:
UK - PayPal, Cheque (from UK bank) or postal order
Outside UK: PayPal or Google Checkout ONLY please. NO non-UK currency checks or money orders (sorry).
NOTE: All postcards are sent in brand new stiffened envelopes which I have bought for the task. These are specially made to protect postcards and you may be able to re-use them. In addition there are other costs to sending so the above charge is not just for the stamp!
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Text from the free encyclopedia WIKIPEDIA may appear below to give a little background information:
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The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is a water-powered funicular railway joining the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth on the rugged coast of North Devon.
The high cliffs separating the two towns (then villages) were a major obstacle to economic development in the 19th century. Because of the remoteness of the area, and rugged geography, villagers had to rely on the sea for most deliveries of coal, lime, foodstuffs and other essentials, which had then to be carried by packhorses and carts up the steep hill to Lynton.
The cliffs also posed problems for the burgeoning tourist industry. Holiday makers began to arrive at Lynmouth on paddle steamers from Bristol, Swansea and other Bristol Channel ports, from about 1820. Ponies, donkeys and carriages were available for hire, but the steep gradients led to the animals having only short working lives.
The first proposals for a rail-based lift, able to carry passengers and goods, were made in 1881, although this first scheme was to have been steam powered.
aaListing Information
Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
Listing ID# | 37966672 |
Start Time | Thu 10 Feb 2011 10:11:14 (AEST) |
Close Time | Run Until Sold |
Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
Item Condition | Used |
Bids | 0 |
Views | 184 |
Dispatch Time | 2 Days |
Quantity | 1 |
Location | United Kingdom |
Auto Extend | No |