Saucy seaside postcards book

Mar 05, 2020 the rise and fall of seaside postcards. Some images on this page have a direct link to a reproduction postcard just click on the image to see and buy it. Lets looks back at the british saucy seaside postcard, including works by phil millar pedro he would have painted the pictures which then would become postcards and artist donald mcgill, the artists whose. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Find the perfect saucy seaside postcards stock photo. A gallery of smut, sex and suggestiveness flashbak funny old people jokes these saucy seaside postcards used to be passed around britain in their millions. The book also explains how a man from a very straightlaced and highly respectable victorian background virtually created and came to be associated with the saucy seaside postcard.

At the height of their popularity they were selling at a rate of 16 odd million a year. Saucy seaside postcards confiscated by police in for being too obscene finally revealed in exhibition those tongueincheek postcards, laden with doubleentendres and saucy innuendo, can be seen at kent universitys templeman library until november. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Saucy seaside postcards which were banned from resorts around the uk more than 50 years ago have gone on sale for the first time since they were censored. These cheeky designs became synonymous with the english seaside resorts. A gallery of smut, sex and suggestiveness flashbak. Saucy seaside postcards banned more than 50 years ago for. These cheeky designs became synonymous with the english seaside resorts where they were sold, but were exported all over the world. Bamforths were the british publishers of a series of saucy postcards that reached a saturation market in the 1950s. Aug 26, 2001 they were an essential part of any british holiday randy milkmen, busty housewives, downtrodden husbands and saucy puns. May 22, 2008 do you remember a trip to the seaside when you were a child these saucy seaside postcards will bring it all back. Unfortunately we need to temporarily close the museum and suspend our online operations, our team works closely together and as the virus continues to spread we have a duty to make sure we are looking after all our colleagues their families and loved ones, as well as our wider communities and adhere to the very clear government direction. The bestknown saucy seaside postcards were created by a publishing company called bamforths, based in the town of holmfirth, west yorkshire, england.

Before the costas, carry ons and even concorde the british would holiday at home and that meant the seaside. Funny postcards picture postcards vintage postcards cartoon books cartoon pics cartoon styles funny toons vintage words postcard. Whether it was bridlington or blackpool, scarborough or skegness british holidays meant sunshine, sea, boarding houses the amusements and sending a saucy postcard to your work, friends and family. The best known of the saucy postcard artists was probably donald mcgill. Or, to view more gifts based on our comic postcards, follow this link. These saucy seaside postcards used to be passed around britain in their millions.

The cards mostly feature an array of attractive young women, fat old ladies, drunken middleaged men, honeymoon couples and vicars. Saucy cook book by smith, michael paperback book the fast free shipping. Postcards of the past vintage comic seaside postcards. Saucy postcards have had their day art and design the. See more ideas about funny postcards, cartoon jokes and funny. Etw dennis of scarborough printed the first seaside postcards. As a young lad the scantily clad women on the cards were eye opening and as a slightly older young lad, the innuendos were well worth a titter behind the card rack.

The books introduction reveals the story behind the company, and the battles with the postcard censorship committees that resulted in almost 150 prosecutions. Do you remember a trip to the seaside when you were a child these saucy seaside postcards will bring it all back. Only two 1894 postmarked examples of them survive today. The saucy seaside postcard came along in the 1930s and quickly became everyones favourite message. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Buy saucy seaside postcard and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. See more ideas about funny postcards, cartoon jokes and funny cartoon pictures. The cheeky designs became synonymous with the english seaside resorts where.

So next time you visit the town on a compo pilgrimage pop into the restored picturedrome and see an extensive collection of bamforth memorabilia. Saucy seaside postcards wykes alan b005e7ng5u for sale. The 1,300 confiscated postcards once too saucy for the seaside. Seaside postcards views and saucy jokes live blackpool. Despite the decline in popularity of postcards that are overtly saucy, postcards continue to be a significant economic and cultural aspect of british seaside.

But as sales plummet, it seems the seaside postcard has had its day. Obscene versions of this artists work are the most popular. Saucy seaside postcards wykes alan b005e7ng5u for sale online. Feb 7, 2020 explore anglocanadians board saucy seaside postcards. Summer holiday vacation saucy seaside postcards electro swing mix duration. Funny postcards picture postcards vintage postcards game design british seaside seaside art funny cartoon pictures holiday postcards funny cards busty bathing belles, naughty vicars and henpecked husbands, these images were a hit with holidaymakers who bought up to 16million during the 1950s. These images are taken from a new book, saucy postcards. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.

While there have been attempts to revive the saucy seaside postcard over the years, its hard to imagine them achieving the ubiquity that they once had. Mucky postcards, she said, and you stay away from them. It describes his skirmishes with the censors and the law, culminating in a show trial in 1954, and the disapproval which he also suffered from his own family. One day, i was walking along the promenade when i saw a group of teenage girls giggling over a rack of postcards. See more ideas about funny postcards, seaside and funny cartoon pictures. Celebrating 100 years of saucy seaside postcards naughty postcards from the 1970s. Nov 10, 2012 funny english seaside postcards saucy humour duration. Find saucy seaside postcards by wykes, alan at biblio. Banned saucy seaside postcards by donald mcgill pics the saucy seaside postcard. But mcgills success attracted the attention of censors, and in 1954 he was prosecuted for obscenity. Archie comic books old comic books comic book covers classic comics classic cartoons archie betty and veronica blueberry girl archie comics riverdale riverdale characters. See more of saucy british seaside postcards on facebook. Postcard artist an illustrated biography donald mcgill.

The heyday of the saucy seaside postcard was in the 1930s and there was a major crackdown on the bawdy cards in the 1950s but they enjoyed a resurgence in the sixties. The book s introduction reveals the story behind the company, and the battles with the postcard censorship committees that resulted in almost 150 prosecutions. I am sorry to report that i cannot recommend saucy seaside postcards hardcover by alan wykes. In the 1930s the saucy seaside postcard appeared, but by the 70s and 80s theyd gone full circle and went out of fashion again. Aug 09, 2010 sex travel and places 1950s 1960s british postcards sex sex and suggestiveness the saucy seaside postcard. Seaside postcards comics beach comic book comic books comic comic strips coast.

Jun 16, 2011 saucy seaside postcards which were banned from resorts around the uk more than 50 years ago have gone on sale for the first time since they were censored. If no other reason, you cant see todays pofaced moralisers accepting such crude humour, stereotyping and sexism displayed publicly at. The 1,300 confiscated postcards once too saucy for the. Donald fraser gould mcgill 28 january 1875 october 1962 was an english graphic artist whose name has become synonymous with the genre of saucy seaside postcards that were sold mostly in small shops in british coastal towns. Growing up in the 1950s, a visit to the seaside with my family was always a treat. Saucy seaside postcards by wykes, alan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 29, 2019 a stay at a british holiday resort always involved a look at the postcard racks outside the shops that lined the seafront. Buy saucy seaside postcards reprinted edition by wykes, alan isbn. Bamforths, one of the largest suppliers of saucy seaside postcards, were based in holmfirth in yorkshire, home to location filming of last of the summer wine. Banned saucy seaside postcards by donald mcgill go on show. Saucy seaside postcards 1950s british tv and radio.

The bamforth collection, which celebrates the golden age of comic postcards. Despite the decline in popularity of postcards that are overtly saucy, postcards continue to be a significant economic and cultural aspect of british seaside tourism. Postcard artist an illustrated biography donald mcgill museum. How the saucy postcard is back with a twist and a wink.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An illustrated disquisition hardcover 1977 by alan wykes author. The items available include many reproduction postcards, coffee mugs, greetings cards, key chains, fridge magnets, watches etc. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Donald mcgill was king of the saucy postcard synonymous with the british seaside. They are still hugely popular, especially at seaside resorts in the uk. Details about saucy seaside postcards by alan wykes 1988. This is a shame because it is obvious wykes knows his stuff.

Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The bawdy seaside postcards the censors banned 50 years ago. Mind you, some of the jokes are pretty basic but you will get to learn what scotsmen wear under their kilts and what fat ladies look like in tiny bikinis. Donald created over 12,000 postcards from 1904 till his death in 1962. Sex travel and places 1950s 1960s british postcards sex sex and suggestiveness the saucy seaside postcard. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mcgills postcards were hugely popular in the mid20th century, with some designs selling millions.

Pedroart saucy comicengagedsunny11970svintage postcard. Saucy seaside postcards collection by karl scarisbrick. The bamforth collection celebrates the golden age of these comic gems, with a selection of more than 250 cards originally published from the early 1950s to the mid1970s. Sarah wildeboer of the donald mcgill museum on the isle of wight explains. The first problem is that the illustrations of the postcards are mostly black and white and they the ones chosen are not the best to be monochromed. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.

You will find that donalds cards will depict anything and everyone, his watchful eye never missed a humorous situation as he witnessed the years as they rolled through the 20th century. World best photos seaside postcards scrap books wonder woman humor superhero comics memes. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A gallery of smut, sex and suggestiveness flashbak discover donald mcgill seaside postcard museum in ryde, england. Buy saucy seaside postcards reprinted edition by alan wykes isbn.