Ostende, Belgium – La Plage et les Grands Hôtels – Postcard 22 Rydal Avenue Blackpool England

This postcard captures a lively summer day at the beach in Ostende (Ostend), a prominent seaside resort on Belgium’s North Sea coast. 
By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Ostende had gained renown as the "Queen of the Belgian seaside resorts," attracting royalty, nobility, and middle-class families alike. It was known for its luxurious hotels, fashionable beaches, and therapeutic sea air. 
This postcard features the classic divided back design, with a handwritten message and an address sent to Blackpool, England. 
Handwritten Message (Back):
"Arrived all safe
Had a nice sail, nobody sick this time
We are in spleen did lodgings, weather is also very good.
Hope you are all well.
Joe"
Addressed to:
Mrs. Cockshott
c/o Mrs. Woods
22 Rydal Avenue
Blackpool
England
Front Text: "Ostende – La plage et les grands hôtels"
Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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