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#BetwsYCoed

Although the postcard this photo appears on is postmarked #OnThisDay 21 June 1955, 70 years ago today, the image itself dates back to at least 1890.

A reverse image search led me to the special collections database of University of St Andrews where this photograph of Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed, was a part of Scottish photographer James Valentine's collection.

Flipping the postcard over and, sure enough, it's a "Silveresque" postcard published by Valentine & Sons Ltd of Dundee and London.

Other search results also show this photo has been reproduced many, many times.

The contents of the postcard message itself is addressed to Mary from what looks like Doris & Rosemary (I don't think I'm aware of who they were). They're visiting Betwys-y-Coed, enjoying the beautiful scenery, but found Colwyn Bay "too quiet for us".

https://collections.st-andrews.ac.uk/item/swallow-falls-betws-y-coed/36881

#JackAndMaryArchive #postcard #JamesValentine #victorian #BetwsYCoed #Conwy

A black and white postcard photo was white waterfalls over a rocky ledge, surrounded by trees. A caption in the bottom left corner reads "Swallow Falls, Bettws-y-Coed."

Fairy Glen, Bettws-y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, c.1904 - Blum & Degen Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/fairy-glen-bettws-y-coed-caernarvonshire-c-1904-blum-degen-postcard-222403393.htm

#BetwsYCoed #Postcards

Printed colour postcard showing a view of the Fairy Glen at Betws-y-Coed in Caernarvonshire.

Published by Blum & Degen, London, No 5340, c.1904.

Postally unused.

Good condition, with very slight corner bumps, but some pale foxing to the back, otherwise very good.

Swallow Falls, Bettws-y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, 1913 - Judges RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/swallow-falls-bettws-y-coed-caernarvonshire-1913-judges-rp-postcard-221752100.htm

#BetwsYCoed #Postcards

Sepia real photographic postcard showing a view of the Swallow Falls at Bettws-y-Coed in Caernarvonshire.

Published by Judges Ltd, Hastings, No 1923, 1913.

Postally unused.

Very good condition, with minimal corner bumps.

Not N. America but N. Wales in spring. Llyn Elsi, to be exact 🏞 #NorthWales #Wales #Mountains #Snow #Lake #Water #BetwsYCoed #Scenery #Hiking

In the foreground is a lake edged by pines and brown grass. In the background is snow-capped mountains. The sky is blue with fluffy white clouds.

Welsh fog and autumn trees.

#nature #naturephotography #wales #betwsycoed #fog #mist #autumncolours

Welsh fog and trees

Love Betws-y-Coed it's beautiful a real North Wales gem but sadly since wretched Arriva removed the bus service it's so hard to get too worse get back, such a shame 😡 #BetwsyCoed #NorthWales

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kkg3bm32wt23nmddzavkhvdo/post/3lhowovl5gc2c

North Wales railway line reopens after storm damage repairs http://dlvr.it/THJ963 #BetwsyCoed #Conwy #ConwyValleyLine #Disruption

Fir Tree Island, Bettws-y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, 1923 - Judges RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/fir-tree-island-bettws-y-coed-caernarvonshire-1923-judges-rp-postcard-221154115.htm

#BetwsYCoed #Postcard #Postcards

Sepia real photographic postcard showing a view of the Fir Tree Island at Betws-y-Coed in Caernarvonshire.
Published by Judges Ltd, Hastings, No 7497, 1923.
Postally unused, but with message.
Very good condition, with very slight corner bumps.

One of our local landmarks for #WaterfallWednesday - Conwy Falls on the #AfonConwy near #BetwsYCoed

#Waterfall #Eryri #Snowdonia #NorthWales #Photography #LandscapePhotography #LongExposure

Prints: https://sales.travelling-light.net/2153346/Conwy%20Falls%20on%20the%20Afon%20Conwy%20near%20Betws-y-Coed%20in%20North%20Wales.html?iframe=1

A small river divides around a rocky outcrop into two waterfalls. The rock is mossy and has a single tree growing at its summit.

Can’t beat a tasty Welsh pizza for lunch. 👌 #Pizza #Margherita #HanginPizzeria #BetwsYCoed #Wales #NorthWales #FindYourEpic #UK

Conway Falls, Bettws-y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, c.1930 - RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/conway-falls-bettws-y-coed-caernarvonshire-c-1930-rp-postcard-221117692.htm

#BetwsYCoed #ConwyFalls #Postcard #Postcards

Sepia real photographic postcard showing a view of the Conwy Falls at Betws-y-Coed in Caernarvonshire.
Publisher not stated, not numbered, c.1930.
Postally unused.
Good condition, with slight corner bumps.

Long Exposure mode on the Pixel 7 phone produced a reasonably convincing result for #WaterfallWednesday at #BetwsYCoed #Cymru #Eryri #NorthWales #SmartPhonePhotography #PhonePhotography #Pixel7 #Photography #LandscapePhotography

Photo of a stream flowing in a rocky channel, surrounded by bushes and trees. The flowing water is blurred by movement.

I went to #BetwsYCoed yesterday. It’s a lovely place, but a terrible place to be a pedestrian.

Still Pool, Bettws-y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, 1923 - Judges RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/still-pool-bettws-y-coed-caernarvonshire-1923-judges-rp-postcard-220973537.htm

#BetwsYCoed #Postcard #Postcards

Sepia real photographic postcard showing the still pool at Betws-y-Coed in Caernarvonshire.
Published by Judges Ltd, Hastings, No 7495, 1923.
Postally unused.
Very good condition, with very slight corner bumps.

Pont-y-Pair, Bettws-y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, 1920 - Judges RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/pont-y-pair-bettws-y-coed-caernarvonshire-1920-judges-rp-postcard-220902798.htm

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Sepia real photographic postcard showing a view of Pont-y-Pair at Betws-y-Coed in Caernarvonshire.
Published by Judges Ltd, Hastings, No 5484, 1920.
Postally unused.
Very good condition, with slight corner bumps.

Stopped for coffee in #BetwsYCoed on the way home!!
It was quite lively 🙀👻

Graveyard carpeted with bluebells

View of Betws y Coed railway station from the footbridge

🌊🚗 #A5 - Heavy flooding reported in #CapelCurig and #BetwsYCoed. Please drive with care. (#TrafficWales)

Betws-y-Coed from Mount Garmon, Caernarvonshire, c.1950s - Marimex RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/betws-y-coed-from-mount-garmon-caernarvonshire-c-1950s-marimex-rp-postcard-220761366.htm

#BetwsYCoed #Postcard #Postcards

Monochrome real photographic postcard showing a view of Betws-y-Coed as seen from Mount Garmon in Caernarvonshire in Wales.
Published by Marimex Ltd, Colwyn Bay, No BTS. 608, c.1950s.
Postally unused.
Very good condition, with very slight corner bumps.

Swallow Falls, Bettws-y-Coed, Caernarvonshire, 1920 - Judges RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/swallow-falls-bettws-y-coed-caernarvonshire-1920-judges-rp-postcard-220753790.htm

#BetwsYCoed #Postcard #Postcards

Sepia real photographic postcard showing a view of the Swallow Falls in flood at Betws-y-Coed in Caernarfonshire in Wales.
Published by Judges Ltd, Hastings, No 5482, 1920.
Postally unused.
Fairly good condition, with slight corner bumps, but with large chip to right top edge, otherwise good.

🌊 #A5 closed between #Pentrefoelas and #BetwsYCoed due to flooding. (via #TrafficWales)

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