Theme British Greeting Cards
45 items found in Theme British Greeting Cards
Durham (1786) : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: A map of Durham published in Picturesque Views of the Antiquities of England & Wales, 1786. The entire centre of Durham is designated a conservation area. In addition to the Cathedral and Castle, Durham contains over 630 listed buildings, 569 of which are located wit...
City of oxford (1837) : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: Engraved by J.Cleghorn, the map was published in 1837 as a part of Thomas Moule's English Counties. Steel engraved by J.Cleghor, the decorative plan of Oxford also features views from the north of the city, alongside Christ Church College, as well as coats of arms of sev...
Oxford (1806) : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: Engraved by J.Roper based on a plan by G.Cole, this copperplate printed mat was published in The Beauties of England & Wales in 1806. Numbered key indicate the various Colleges, Universities and Halls in Oxford. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certif...
British isles (c.1760) : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: Published in Histoire Universelle around 1760, the copper engraving by Borde depicts the British Isles. The term Britain refers to the largest island in the United Kingdom. The British Isles refers to Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the 5,000 other small islands su...
Merry xmas union jack : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: First ever commercial Christmas card was produced in London featured a family drinking wine. That same card printed in 1843, was sold in 2014 for a dazzling sum of £8,469 - world record for the most expensive greeting card in history. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pea...
Face of the great clock : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: The face of the Great Clock was installed in the tower in April 1859 which initially malfunctioned as the cast-iron minute hands were too heavy. Once replaced by lighter copper hands, it successfully began keeping time on 31 May 1859. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pea...
Saint paul's cathedral (c.1754) : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: Full name of Giovanni Antonio Canal, the notable Italian painter Canaletto worked in London from 1746 to 1756 painting many of London's sights, and many of his works were sold to King George III in 1762. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Pr...
National gallery : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: The Gallery was established in 1824 as a response to the increase of art purchases by the British government. Based first at the former townhouse of the late John Julius Angerstein, No.100 Pall Mall, the Gallery moved to it's current building in 1838. A6 size (148mm x ...
St Martin's in the fields : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: The current church was built on the foundation stone laid in 1722 and took nearly four years to complete. King George I, was said to be so pleased with the result that he gave £100 to be shared amongst the construction workers and a further £1500 for the purchase of the ...
Big ben at night : 8 cards
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Text on the reverse side: The first bell for the tower, originally meant to be called Royal Victoria, was first cast in 1856. With a grand ceremony, carried across Westminster Bridge in a carriage by 15 white horses, the bell cracked doing testing and was replaced in 1858. A6 size (148mm x 105m...
London coliseum (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A 1926 image from "Wonderful London" with the caption: "Here we are back in the heart of London... A rainy night has driven folk indoors and the lamp=standards send long ladders of reflected radiance down the wet wood-paving. Along St. Martin's Lane, beckoning to pleasu...
Faith not by sight (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: We take knowledge of the visible world through sight, but that which is visible, is only a small speck in the grand creation of the universe. In faith we gain the ability to see all that is invisible and the eternal world. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent ec...
St paul's lit at night (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The cathedral's library is home to the Cathedral Library which houses a collection of over 21,000 books and manuscripts dating from 1690. The Object Collection contains impressive artefacts linked to the history of St Paul’s, including models, paintings and archaeologic...
Faith bigger than fear (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Fear is something that is felt at stages in life, but we find a way to overcome these moments through faith. The inner strength brings sheds light upon our path of progress and energising us with strength. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper...
See the light (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: To see the light, key things that help: Meditate, sing, surround yourself with positive people, help others, accept that nothing is perfect, try to see the glass as half full, be thankful, read positive messages and smile often. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlesc...
British accent dog (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: In the 18th century, American and British accents had not yet diverged. Unknown to many, the American accent has changed only subtly, and it is the British accent that has drastically changed in the past two centuries. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cer...
Top lad (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A "top lad" is one who excels in all areas of being a lad, whose antics must be effortless, never forced, and come naturally, never faked. The privilege of being given the title of "Top lad" can only be bestowed by fellows in unanimous agreement. A6 size (148mm x 105mm...
London calling (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: London Calling is a famous song by the British band The Clash which alluded to the BBC World Service's station identification used during the Second World War: “This is London calling...” as broadcasts were aired across the occupied countries. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) L...