St Martins Le Grand Collection

UK, England, 19th century letterbox
673412 UK, England, 19th century letterbox; (add.info.: Letterbox seen from inside St Martin's 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Parcel post at St Martin's le Grand in London
673493 Parcel post at St Martin's le Grand in London; (add.info.: Parcel post at St Martin's le Grand, 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

Blakeney's Head public house, 1850
3478095 Blakeney's Head public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Blakeney's Head public house, Bartholomew Close, not far from St. Martin's-le-Grand, London)

Post Office, Central Offices (b / w photo)
6013608 Post Office, Central Offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office, Central Offices)

The post office and St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
614580 The post office and St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: The post office and St Pauls Cathedral, from St Martins le Grand)

The old General Post Office, St Martins Le Grand; The rebuilding and widening of St Martins Le Grand (b / w photo)
5990608 The old General Post Office, St Martins Le Grand; The rebuilding and widening of St Martins Le Grand (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Advertisement for Joseph Cox (engraving)
602162 Advertisement for Joseph Cox (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Joseph Cox)

The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving)
1107132 The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day)

The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martin s-le-Grand, London (engraving)
607654 The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martin s-le-Grand, London (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martin s-le-Grand)

Proposed new buildings of the General Post Office (engraving)
614574 Proposed new buildings of the General Post Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

To the people of England this view of Rowland Hills Chapel (engraving)
614248 To the people of England this view of Rowland Hills Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sketch at St Martin s-Le-Grand, the New Uniform of the London Postmen (engraving)
2773545 A Sketch at St Martin s-Le-Grand, the New Uniform of the London Postmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sketch at St Martin s-Le-Grand)

The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins le Grand, from London and it
931557 The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins le Grand, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

The General Post Office, St Martins Le Grand, London (colour litho)
976294 The General Post Office, St Martins Le Grand, London (colour litho) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Post Office, St Martins Le Grand, London)

The New General Post Office on St Martins Le Grand (colour engraving)
819269 The New General Post Office on St Martins Le Grand (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New General Post Office on St Martins Le Grand)

General view of the General Post Office (coloured engraving)
614588 General view of the General Post Office (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the General Post Office)

Christmas greetings card from the General Post Office, London, 1891-1892 (colour litho)
6030952 Christmas greetings card from the General Post Office, London, 1891-1892 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christmas greetings card from the General Post Office, London, 1885 (colour litho)
6030948 Christmas greetings card from the General Post Office, London, 1885 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Post-Office, St Martins-le-Grand (engraving)
1617037 General Post-Office, St Martins-le-Grand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Post-Office, St Martins-le-Grand)

Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, In Jackson, trade card (engraving)
984112 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, In Jackson, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, In Jackson, trade card)

New Post Office, St Martins-le-Grand, London (engraving)
3649022 New Post Office, St Martins-le-Grand, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Post Office, St Martins-le-Grand, London)

The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins-le-Grand, 1831 (engraving)
3038200 The Old Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins-le-Grand, 1831 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Post Office Buildings, St Martin s-Le-Grand (engraving)
1058319 The New Post Office Buildings, St Martin s-Le-Grand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Post Office Buildings, St Martin s-Le-Grand)

Proposed New Buildings of the General Post-Office, St Martin s-Le-Grand (engraving)
1099637 Proposed New Buildings of the General Post-Office, St Martin s-Le-Grand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The General Post-Office; The Inland Letter Office, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The General Post-Office; The Inland Letter Office, 1844. Workers in the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London

The General Post-Office; The Letter-Carriers Office, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The General Post-Office; The Letter-Carriers Office, 1844. Interior of the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London, view of a large room, with a gallery running round its four sides

The General Post-Office; The Office Letter Railroad, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The General Post-Office; The Office Letter Railroad, 1844. Worker at the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London loading mail on to

The General Post-Office; The Money-Order Vaults, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The General Post-Office; The Money-Order Vaults, 1844. Secure section of the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London:seventy-four persons are daily engaged in conducting, granting

The General Post-Office; Letter-bag hoist, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The General Post-Office; Letter-bag hoist, 1844. Worker at the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London, using a hoist: for raising bags of letters into the Ship Letter-office above

The Secret-Office, at the General Post Office, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Secret-Office, at the General Post Office, 1844. Workers at the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London. The sensation produced by the recent cases of letters being opened at

The General Post-Office; The Newspaper Bin, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The General Post-Office; The Newspaper Bin, 1844. Sorting newspapers for delivery in the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London: a large bin, of strong iron net work with a wood frame

The General Post-Office; Packing the Indian Mail, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The General Post-Office; Packing the Indian Mail, 1844. Workers in the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London: the Foreign and Ship Letter Department

St. Pauls Cathedral from St. Martin s-le-Grand, ca. 1795. Creator: Thomas Girtin
St. Pauls Cathedral from St. Martin s-le-Grand, ca. 1795

City of London EC1A 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC1A 4

New General Post Office, St. Martin s-Le-Grand, c1872. Creator: Unknown
New General Post Office, St. Martin s-Le-Grand, c1872. View of the General Post Office in the City of London. The Neoclassical building designed by Robert Smirke was opened in 1829

In St. Martin s-Le-Grand, 1800, (1920). Artist: James Baily
In St. Martin s-Le-Grand, 1800, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Interior view of a French Protestant church on St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1886

View of a French Protestant church on St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1885

Remains of the Church of St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1815

Vignettes of the remains of the Church of St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1819. With details and ground plan

Interior view of the remains of the Church of St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1825. With details and ground plan underneath

St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1817. Artist
St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1817. Vignette of derelict ground on which the Old General Post Office was erected. In the distance is the steeple of St Vedast

The Old General Post Office and St Martins le Grand, 1835. With St Pauls Cathedral in the distance

Bull and Mouth Street, London, 1806. Artist: Valentine Davis
View of the yard at the Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins le Grand, London, 1806. With carriages and figures

Bull and Mouth Street, City of London, 1825. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
View of the Old General Post Office, St Martins le Grand, London, 1825. With busy street scene and a carriage

View of the yard at the Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1817

Old General Post Office, St Martins le Grand, London, 1829. Artist: CJ Emblem
View of a street scene on St Martins le Grand, London, 1829 showing the Old General Post Office

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"St Martins Le Grand: A Historic Hub of Postal Services and Architectural Marvels" Step back in time to the bustling streets of St Martins Le Grand, a significant location in London's postal history. This captivating black and white photo captures the grandeur of the Central Offices, where countless letters were sorted and dispatched by diligent postmen. Intriguingly, an enchanting engraving showcases the harmonious coexistence between the iconic St Paul's Cathedral and the old General Post Office on St Martins Le Grand, and is a testament to how these two landmarks shaped London's skyline for generations. The rebuilding and widening are vividly depicted in another captivating black and white photo. Witness how this transformation paved the way for progress, accommodating increased postal demands while preserving its historical charm. An advertisement for Joseph Cox adds a touch of nostalgia as it highlights his services within this vibrant neighborhood. His contribution undoubtedly played a vital role in ensuring efficient communication across England. The introduction of Parcels Post brought about excitement captured through lively engravings depicting sketches from its first day. The joyous scenes illustrate people eagerly sending packages with anticipation, revolutionizing mail delivery forever. Immerse yourself further into history with an engraving showcasing The Old Bull and Mouth Inn at St Martin's-le-Grand. This establishment served as a meeting point for travelers, offering respite amidst their journeys through London's bustling streets. Envisioned new buildings proposed for the General Post Office showcase architectural aspirations that aimed to blend seamlessly with existing structures while modernizing postal operations—a true testament to innovation during those times. Rowland Hill's Chapel holds special significance as it was dedicated to one of Britain’s most influential figures in postal reform. An engraving invites "the people of England" to admire this view—an homage to Hill’s remarkable contributions that transformed mail services nationwide.