A postcard that was published by John Hinde (Distributors) Ltd. The photography was by John Hinde, and the card was printed in Ireland.
The following information is provided on the back of the card:
'Bude - Situated on the north Cornish coast overlooking Widemouth Bay, is famous for its rugged cliff beauty. Bathing facilities are excellent, and surfing is reputed to be the best in Cornwall. There is an open-air tidal bathing pool which affords safe bathing for the less experienced; the long stretches of sandy beaches offer wonderful relaxation for old and young alike. Tintagel, Boscastle, Port Isaac and many other famous beauty spots are within easy reach.'
The card was posted on Friday the 30th. May 1975 to:
Mr. & Mrs. Richardson, The Dower House, Bulmer, Sudbury, Suffolk.
The message on the divided back of the card was as follows:
"Dear All, We are not enjoying very good weather, but we are having a nice rest. We have had one afternoon on the beach, but even then it was cold. Marie & Pa had great fun building sand castles. Today we went to see some tropical birds and Marie spent most of the time trying to imitate them. Bye for now, Love Eddy Marie & Jennifer."
The Suez Canal
So what else happened on the day that the card was posted?
Well, on the 30th. May 1975, for the first time in eight years, the Suez Canal became navigable once more, after the last two ships, trapped since the Six-Day War of 1967, were raised and removed.
The British freighters Scottish Star and Port Invercargill were towed 60 miles from the Great Bitter Lake to Port Said. The Suez Canal officially reopened on the 5th. June 1975.
Steve Prefontaine
The day also marked the death at the age of 24 of the American long distance runner Steve Prefontaine. The holder of every American distance record above 2000 meters was killed in an auto accident at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Birch Lane in Eugene, Oregon.
Steve crashed into a rock wall in his gold-colored 1973 MGB convertible, and was pinned beneath his vehicle.
Prefontaine, who held the U.S. records for the 5000m and 10000m races, as well as for two, three and six miles, died hours after having run the second fastest 5000m race in NCAA history.
An autopsy showed that he had a blood alcohol level of .16
The official cause of his death was traumatic asphyxiation. No other injuries contributed to his death.
Prefontaine's body was buried in his hometown of Coos Bay at Sunset Memorial Park. A day after his funeral in Coos Bay, a memorial service at Hayward Field in Eugene drew thousands.
-- Pre's Rock
Pre's Rock is a memorial at the base of the roadside outcrop where Prefontaine died. It is an engraved stone memorial with a picture of Prefontaine. It reads:
"PRE" For your dedication and loyalty To your principles and beliefs... For your love, warmth, and friendship For your family and friends... You are missed by so many And you will never be forgotten...
Runners inspired by Prefontaine leave behind memorabilia to honor his memory and his continued influence, such as race numbers, medals, and running shoes.
Paying such homage to Prefontaine has become a tradition that reaches a height during important or noteworthy running events in Eugene (e.g. the Olympic Trials or the Prefontaine Classic).
As University of Oregon professor Daniel Wojcik documents in his study of the memorial, Pre's Rock has become both a grassroots shrine and pilgrimage site for athletes and non-athletes from around the world.
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