Postcard-stadium, St. James Park, domov Exeter City FC

Product detailed description

Condition: good

Dimensions: 14.8 cm x 9.8 cm

An aerial view of St. James Park, home of Exeter City FC since 1904. The photograph shows the ground in its classic form before redevelopment: the covered main stand, the vast terrace behind the goal, the covered side by the railway line and rows of terraced houses pressing in on the pitch from every side. Published by Premier Image Products of Catford, London, photo by Chorley Handford. Unused, unwritten and without a stamp – a collectible for lovers of English football grounds and Grecians fans.

Key facts

• Stadium: St. James Park, Exeter (Devon, England)
• Club: Exeter City FC, nicknamed “the Grecians”, at the ground since 1904
• Publisher: Premier Image Products, Catford, London
• Photo: © Chorley Handford, aerial photograph
• Date: 1990s (based on the London 0181 dialling code)
• Condition: unused, unwritten, no stamp

Expert note – frequently asked questions

How do we know the postcard dates from the 1990s?
The back shows the London dialling code 0181, which was only in use from 1990 to 2000.

Why is it interesting for collectors?
It shows St. James Park before its major redevelopment, when the original main stand was replaced by a new one. The view no longer exists.

What is special about the ground’s location?
It sits right beside a railway line and is surrounded by houses, with the small St James Park station next door. Both are clearly visible in the aerial shot.