Postcard Mailed in 1903 Finally Arrives at Address Over 120 Years Later—Here’s What It Says

A 121-year-old postcard arrives at its destination after being mailed in 1903. Courtesy of Swansea Building Society

One hundred and twenty-one years is a long time to wait. It was far too long for Miss Lydia Davies to receive the postcard addressed to her which was sent in 1903 only to arrive at her place—the same old building today—on Aug. 16, 2024, a full 121 years later.

The postcard printed in black ink features a wintry scene with snow-covered mountains, an antlered stag crossing a fallen log, and a lake reflecting a starry night sky. On the back, the recipient’s name is scrawled in ink pen along with the address: 11 Cradock Street, Swansea.