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Parcel Post Mail, Mount Pleasant, London (b / w photo)
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Parcel Post Mail, Mount Pleasant, London (b / w photo)
3105956 Parcel Post Mail, Mount Pleasant, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parcel Post Mail, Mount Pleasant, London. Postcard, early 20th Century.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23427488
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Baskets Mount Pleasant Office Postmen Royal Mail Sorting Staff
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This photograph, titled "Parcel Post Mail, Mount Pleasant, London" takes us back to the early 20th century. The image showcases a bustling scene at the heart of the Royal Mail's sorting office in London. With postmen and workers diligently going about their tasks, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the intricate process of handling parcel post mail. The photograph captures an era when communication relied heavily on physical mail. Baskets filled with packages are stacked high as staff members meticulously sort through them. Their focused expressions reveal their dedication to ensuring that each parcel reaches its intended destination promptly. The historic significance of this image is further enhanced by its inclusion in a private collection belonging to an English photographer from the 20th century. Preserved over time, it serves as a testament to the importance placed on documenting everyday life during that period. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of photography, we can't help but marvel at how far postal services have come since then. Yet, there is something nostalgic about witnessing these dedicated workers immersed in their duties amidst stacks of parcels – a reminder of simpler times when handwritten letters and carefully wrapped packages held immense value. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only the artistry behind capturing such moments but also invites us to reflect on our own relationship with modern-day postal services and how they continue to connect people across vast distances.
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