A slightly unusual vintage postcard topic being shared today ... that of 'zig zag' paths. Again this was something like my Church Parade vintage postcard finds which I assumed were a one-off, but I now have at least 3 zig-zag path vintage postcards of different locations. Thinking about it a bit more, I guess that zig-zag paths are not uncommon ways of negotiating one's way down a steep hill or cliff, but are not perhaps something I would ever imagine appearing on a postcard. Interestingly, all 3 postcards have a pier in the background, so perhaps the view from the zig-path was just another take of a pier postcard.
The Zig-Zag, West Cliff, Cromer, Norfolk, c.1958, by the artist C.T.Howard, published by J.Salmon Ltd., number 4227.
I think my favourite one is probably the one of Folkestone, with all the people in their Sunday best takiing their Sunady promenade or holiday walk.
As always, hundreds of vintage postcards like these can be found on my vintage postcards web site
As always, hundreds of vintage postcards like these can be found on my vintage postcards web site
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Love the different views of the zig zag path. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteJudy
great post! the bournemouth and norfolk views are incredibly similar...happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteThese beautiful vintage cards inspire me to go there, zig-zagging along the British coast. Happy PFF.
ReplyDeleteI love the views of zigzag roads - paths are just as neat! Maybe I just need more hills in my life - it's pretty flat here. :) Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteZig-zags work to make the climb easier - and usually no stairs. Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteI think we need to go back to zig-zags (especially as I get older!)!!!! Wonderful, fun cards! Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteThe Folkestone one looks idyllic, with its chalk cliffs and piers. I do love a zigzag path.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the zigs and zags worked much better in icey and snowy weather. The little walk to my front door is a zig zag. Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteThose are similar to switchbacks in the mountains.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post- Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou should look for a postcard of Masada, in Israel near the Dead Sea. I was there last month, and the climb up to the archeological site on top of the mountain is along a zig-zag path called the "Snake Path." It would fit in your collection very nicely!
ReplyDeleteGreat post cards. Zig Zags do help make the climb easier. In my Sunday best I think I would prefer that to the exhausting vertical climb. PFF Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe Folkestone zig-zag was designed to allow bath chairs to be wheeled from the Leas, at the top of the cliff, down to the undercliff walk. That whole area has recently been restored to form pleasant walks. I live nearby. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are all neat. I love that first one though.
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