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Donald McGill Postcard Museum

15 Union Street
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 2DU
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01983 568555

This museum pays homage to the King of the Seaside Postcard - Donald McGill. Donald made over 12,000 artworks spanning over 6 decades of the 20th century including World Wars, Suffrugettes, Motoring, Fashion, Lovers, Marriage, Drunks, Coach Tours and many more...

In 1953, 5 shops in Ryde were raided by the Police and 5,000 of Donald's cards were seized - leading to thousands of cards being burnt under an order of destruction. A big show trial followed in 1954 where Donald was prosecuted under the 1857 Obscenity Act.

Opening Times and Special Events

Open: All year round.

The museum has limited opening hours during the winter months so it's best to ring and confirm before you travel.

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