Reverse of Edwardian postcard, circa 1905.
The Reliable Series was Printed by William Ritchie & Sons Ltd ( & S.) William Ritchie opened a bookshop in Edinburgh, The Edinburgh Bible Warehouse, and later a stationery warehouse in the city. William died in 1900 and his sons carried on running the business. They started publishing postcards in 1903 showing views of Britain and Ireland, mainly under the ‘Reliable Series’ brand name. They appear to have ceased trading in 1928. This info dates the postcard from 1903 possibly circa 1905. Source:
Size: 7087px × 4649px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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