World record Postcard posting attempt

An audacious attempt to beat the Guinness World Record for the most postcards posted in one location in one day is being mounted by the South Nottinghamshire village of Keyworth on 14 July 2010. The idea is to wrest the current record of 5,216 from the Indian town of Tamilnadu. Previous record-holders were towns in the U.S.A. and China, so it may be the time for the honour to come to the U.K.

A number of special postcards - 25 so far - have been sponsored by local clubs and businesses, each carrying a special village ‘windmill’ logo and text. Themes covered include Football Club, Scouts, Guides, Post Office, Cricket Club, Tennis Club, Choir, U3A and Rotary. Every card posted on 14 July will get a souvenir handstamp, to be used on that day only, to make the cards extra collectable.

Picture Postcard Show in London

2nd - 4th September 2010


OPENING TIMES

Thursday 11am - 8pm

Admission £5.00

Friday 11am - 7pm

Saturday 10am - 5pm

Admission £3.00


Following the success of last year's Picture Postcard Show in London, we are hoping that even more dealers and collectors from all over Britain, plus many from Europe and America; will be present at the 2010 event held at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Westminster, London. Collectors came in their thousands last year from all over the UK Europe and worldwide, to view the stocks on sale and look at the special exhibitions.


THE VENUE: Lawrence Hall, Royal Horticultural Society, Greycoat Street, LONDON SW1

The event (subtitled BIPEX - British International Postcard Exhibition) is the world's most prestigious card show, and a vast array of collectable examples will be on view. Postcards on sale will include vintage material from the late 19th/early 20th century - they were introduced in Britain in large numbers from 1894; and by the reign of King Edward VII (1901-10) had established themselves as the easiest and quickest method of sending short messages and greetings. Also will be available near-contemporary cards from the past twenty years.

The event is a marvellous opportunity for visitors to see (and perhaps buy!) some of the best cards available today. Many of these will interest family historians, who find that postcards of street scenes, churches and local events can often be used to illustrate their family trees.

Visitors can sell as well as buy, obtain albums and other accessories and get free advice on all aspects of the hobby, or valuations of postcards they bring in. The latest magazines and books for card collectors will also be available some of which are launched at the event.