Historical information

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. Bear's Castle is a unique and historical building constructed in the 1840s and classified by the National Trust for its design and construction techniques. The purpose of the 'castle' is contested but one theory is that it was built as a defensive citadel against attacks by bushrangers which had occurred prior to the owner, John Bear, ordering its construction.

Significance

This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century. It reflects the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.

Physical description

Postcard of historic Bear's Castle in Yan Yean.

Inscriptions & markings

On front: Inscribed 'Bear's Castle on Old Landmark Yan Yean Whittlesea'
On back, handwritten long message which does not mention places. It begins with: 'This is one I got on Wednesday. / Travelled with a friend of Lou and Will....'