Postcard sent 121 years ago finally arrives at Swansea address

The addressee, Lydia Davies, is believed to have lived on the street more than a century ago. Photograph: Henry Darby/PA

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 is believed to date back to 1903 but was only recently received by staff at Swansea Building Society in Cradock Street.