Post Office Collection (page 2)

19th Century illustration showing sorting parcels
673495 19th Century illustration showing sorting parcels; (add.info.: Sorting parcels, 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo)
8659931 Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speaking Clock)

Head Office of Savings Bank, West Kensington (litho)
8649498 Head Office of Savings Bank, West Kensington (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head Office of Savings Bank, West Kensington)

Paying for a letter in olden times (litho)
8649488 Paying for a letter in olden times (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paying for a letter in olden times)

Stamping the letters (litho)
8649486 Stamping the letters (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamping the letters)

Elephant carrying His Majesty's Mails (litho)
8649479 Elephant carrying His Majesty's Mails (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant carrying His Majesty's Mails)

Rural Postman, South Africa (colour litho)
8649464 Rural Postman, South Africa (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rural Postman, South Africa)

The Post Office, Wickhambreaux, Kent (b/w photo)
8647622 The Post Office, Wickhambreaux, Kent (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office, Wickhambreaux, Kent)

Post Office, Launceston (engraving)
8648032 Post Office, Launceston (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office, Launceston)

Children paying into the Savings Bank (litho)
8651744 Children paying into the Savings Bank (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children paying into the Savings Bank)

Sorters at work in Mail Van (litho)
8651460 Sorters at work in Mail Van (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorters at work in Mail Van)

The post office in Sydney
3561628 The post office in Sydney by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sydney, Australia / Oceania 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Operators receiving a message on a Morse telegraph
5311941 Operators receiving a message on a Morse telegraph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting operators receiving a message on a Morse telegraph at the General Post Office)

A scene within a busy post office, 1867 (engraving)
5616314 A scene within a busy post office, 1867 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Germany, Hamburg, the new building for the post office, illustration
UTD4925802 Germany, Hamburg, the new building for the post office, illustration from : "Ansichten-Album Hamburg" (views from Hamburg), published by C

Frank Ives Scudamore
3585743 Frank Ives Scudamore; (add.info.: Portrait of Frank Ives Scudamore (1823-1884) an English Post Office reformer and writer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850
3478072 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850; (add.info)

Illustration of post office and village shop
673504 Illustration of post office and village shop; (add.info.: Post Office and Village shop, 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

UK, England, 6pm post on St Martin's le Grand
673401 UK, England, 6pm post on St Martin's le Grand; (add.info.: 6pm post St Martin's le Grand in London, 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century illustration of posting letters
673400 19th century illustration of posting letters; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting letters at post office); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century country postmaster
673390 19th century country postmaster; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Country postmaster); Universal History Archive/UIG

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Bloemfontein: The Post Office (b/w photo)
8633962 Bloemfontein: The Post Office (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office. Illustration for Views of Bloemfontein (np, c.1900)

Posting a letter at the Mail Van (litho)
8649504 Posting a letter at the Mail Van (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posting a letter at the Mail Van)

Motor Mail passing through a village (litho)
8649480 Motor Mail passing through a village (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor Mail passing through a village)

Operators at the telephone exchange (litho)
8649475 Operators at the telephone exchange (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operators at the telephone exchange)

Sorting parcels, Mount Pleasant (colour litho)
8649469 Sorting parcels, Mount Pleasant (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting parcels, Mount Pleasant)

The defence of the Telegraph Office (colour litho)
8649467 The defence of the Telegraph Office (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The defence of the Telegraph Office)

The great ship passing through the Suez Canal (colour litho)
8649466 The great ship passing through the Suez Canal (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great ship passing through the Suez Canal)

Thomas Moore Musgrave, Postmaster of Bath (litho)
8656102 Thomas Moore Musgrave, Postmaster of Bath (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Moore Musgrave (1774-1854)

A Penny Postage Page (litho)
8641665 A Penny Postage Page (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Penny Postage Page)

Laying Submarine Cable (colour litho)
8651457 Laying Submarine Cable (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying Submarine Cable)

Postwomen, London, World War I, 1915 (b/w photo)
8626499 Postwomen, London, World War I, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postwomen substituting for men enlisted in the armed forces, Enfield)

Saigon Central Post Office, 19th century (photo)
8711393 Saigon Central Post Office, 19th century (photo); (add.info.: Saigon Central Post Office. It was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century)

A post office, sorting the mail, 1904 (print)
7422839 A post office, sorting the mail, 1904 (print); (add.info.: Science. Communication. A post office, sorting the mail. Calendar, France, 1904.); © Archives Charmet

The Royal Mail steamship Atrato, built of metal by Caird & Co, in Greenock, England, in 1853
MMM5485015 The Royal Mail steamship Atrato, built of metal by Caird & Co, in Greenock, England, in 1853. Painting 1864, watercolor by William Frederick Mitchell (1845-1914)

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850
3478426 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850; (add.info)

Fourth Street, Cincinnati, 2 February 1858 (engraving)
8637317 Fourth Street, Cincinnati, 2 February 1858 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourth Street, Cincinnati, 2 February 1858)

Stamping (colour litho)
8672406 Stamping (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamping. Illustration for The Children's Friend (1900).); © Look and Learn

Indian Postal Official attacked by Wild Buffalo (colour litho)
8649473 Indian Postal Official attacked by Wild Buffalo (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Postal Official attacked by Wild Buffalo)

King Edward's Building (colour litho)
8649471 King Edward's Building (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward's Building)

Customs Officials, Mount Pleasant (colour litho)
8649476 Customs Officials, Mount Pleasant (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Customs Officials, Mount Pleasant)

A clear road for His Majesty's Mails (colour litho)
8649472 A clear road for His Majesty's Mails (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A clear road for His Majesty's Mails)

19th century illustration showing franking letters
673403 19th century illustration showing franking letters; (add.info.: nineteenth century Franking letters); Universal History Archive/UIG

New uniforms of postal staff, 1860 (engraving)
1579482 New uniforms of postal staff, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the new uniforms of postal staff and the General Post Office)

New Zealand, 1890s: Post Office (b/w photo)
8662603 New Zealand, 1890s: Post Office (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office)

The Post Office, Wickhambreaux, Kent, The West End (b/w photo)
8647633 The Post Office, Wickhambreaux, Kent, The West End (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office, Wickhambreaux, Kent, The West End)

Interior of a travelling post office (b/w photo)
8635397 Interior of a travelling post office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a travelling post office)

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"Exploring Post Offices: From Bruges to Broken Hill and Beyond" Step into the world of post offices as we embark on a journey across different corners of the globe. Starting in Belgium's picturesque city, Bruges, where the historic post office stands as a testament to its rich postal heritage. Traveling back in time, we stumble upon a vintage postcard from Sheffield circa 1910, showcasing Royal Mail's warm greetings. Meanwhile, in the rugged Outback of New South Wales, Australia, the Clock Tower and Post Office of Broken Hill proudly represent an oasis amidst vast landscapes. Witnessing history unfold through vibrant lithographs, we catch sight of a Royal Mail van bustling at full speed outside another charming British post office. This time it is Leeds that takes center stage with its enchanting engraving capturing both tradition and progress. Venturing further into Liverpool's maritime past reveals two contrasting scenes – first with majestic pillars adorning the portico of Custom House in March 1935; then uncovering hidden treasures beneath its surface as cellars reveal remarkable patterns years later. Liverpool continues to evolve over time as we glimpse at an old Customs House site circa 1967. Across England lies City Square in Leeds where The Black Prince Statue reigns supreme while Berrynarbor's signpost guides visitors through North Devon's scenic beauty. Peterborough Guildhall showcases architectural grandeur dating back to 2006 when Ethel Davies captured its timeless charm. Finally, our journey concludes at Denas Water in Cornwall where a quaint shop and post office serve as vital community hubs since 1975. From stunning architecture to nostalgic memorabilia and cultural significance - these glimpses into various post offices around the world remind us that they are not just places for sending mail but also gateways connecting people across continents throughout history.