Capstone Hill rises above the Ilfracombe seafront, its rocky face crossed by zigzag paths. Walkers are scattered along the slopes and the parade below, where a small pavilion and a glass-roofed building stand near the water. A single sailboat sits on the sea at the left.
Ilfracombe was an established North Devon seaside resort, and the hill and promenade formed part of its coastal walk. The view shows the resort's holiday landscape: a steep headland, a busy promenade, and open water beyond.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Am spending a
holiday here
Thanks for P.C.
I don't think I'll
be back for Sept
meeting. Will let
you know as soon as
I'm back will try
White border; monochrome; printed caption 'CAPSTONE HILL & PARADE, ILFRACOMBE' and number 7A on front.
Postmark: ILFRACOMBE 9 PM 17 SEP 1943 DEVON. Divided-back British 'POST CARD' with printed 'ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN HERE'; 2d KGVI stamp; message written sideways in pink ink; light edge wear and slight toning.
Cite this card
Capstone Hill & Parade, Ilfracombe, 1943, postcard, c. 1943. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/capstone-hill-parade-ilfracombe-1943. Accessed November 2, 2026.
