Postcards make a comeback as holidaymakers nostalgic for traditional messages (UK)

The humble postcard is making a comeback, according to figures which suggest the texting generation has not abandoned the art of writing completely.

The glory days of the picture postcard was in post-war Britain

Years after their demise was predicted, postcards are landing on British doormats in greater numbers than ever before.

The rise has been driven by nostalgia as holidaymakers return to sending traditional messages.

According to the Royal Mail, 135 million post cards were delivered last year, an increase of 30 million compared to 2003.

Museums and other attractions have started to sell postcards in far greater numbers, according to a spokesman at the Royal Mail, explaining why so many more cards were being sent.

The increasing number of foreign holidays and short breaks has also helped to spark the renaissance of the humble 6 inch by 4 inch card.

The revival of the postcard goes some way to offsetting the slow demise of the stamped letter.

The Royal Mail, two months ago, admitted it handled three million fewer stamped letters each day.