Postcard sent 121 years ago finally arrives at Swansea address

Building society staff surprised to receive card believed to date back to 1903 and addressed to Lydia Davis

In the age of next-day deliveries and speedy shipping from all corners of the world, the days of waiting around for a letter or package were thought to be over. In Swansea however, staff at a building society were taken aback after receiving a postcard that was delivered 121 years late.

The card, printed with a view of a stag standing in front of snowy mountains, is believed to date back to 1903 but was only recently received by staff at Swansea Building Society in Cradock Street.