09 July 2026

Thursday Postcard Hunt | English Houses

 
The ceiling in the Drawing Room of Quex House. Made from papier mâché, the ceiling is inspired by Persian designs and constructed by Italian plasterers. 

Historic Hampstead houses: Kenwood House, Admiral House, Burr or Burgh House and Fenton House.

Dickens House Museum (Broadstairs, England, UK). Outside and one of the rooms ("Betsey Trotwood's Parlour").


The Old Curiosity Shop in Broadstairs (England, UK). Nowadays, a café.

Postcards sent by Laura (the UK).

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Thursday Postcard Hunt

July theme: ARCHITECTURE

  • Week 1 - Churches
  • Week 2 - Houses
  • Week 3 - Palaces
  • Week 4 - Stations
  • Week 5 - Shelters

Everyone is welcome to share their postcards!

8 comments:

  1. That ceiling is very attractive! As are the railings on Dickens House.

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    1. The ceiling must be wonderful in person.

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  2. The front of Dickens' house is lovely with its balcony and the planters. I also like the Hampstead houses.

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  3. Wow there is a lot going on outside the Old Curiosity shop, I like the pulley system for the flags.

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    1. According to the sender, it is a it different nowadays.

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  4. That ceiling is something! I love unexpected things made from papier mâché.

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Thank you for coming. All your comments make me extremely happy.