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Dorothy Wilding
The work and influence of photographer Dorothy Wilding on stamp design.
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Hatton Garden Post Office Robbery
A busy Post Office plunged into darkness. Minutes later 6 million pounds worth of precious stones and jewellery were gone.
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Postal Crimes of the Past
From robberies to letter thefts and murders. Read the dark stories of crimes against post.
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Eastcastle Street Robbery
Archivist Helen investigates a robbery from the Post Office mail van worth £7.3 million in London's Eastcastle Street.
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A Christmas Carol
Many of us will have read 'A Christmas Carol' or in my case watched the Muppets version pretty much every Christmas.
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Victorian Christmas Boxes
Thank you gifts for letter carriers, an unpopular ban and petitions across the country. Read about the history of these Victorian Christmas treats.
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Victorian Christmas Parcels
Ever wondered what Victorians were sending at Christmas?
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The Post Office and Christmas in the Victorian era
Reveal intriguing insights into the Victorian postal service with Archivist Louise.
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The mysterious Victorian stamp forgery
There is still no definitive answer of who committed this crime but this is what we believe...
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Post Office War Heroes
Two books of remembrance listing all 12,830 postal workers killed in the two world wars go digital as Head of Collections Chris introduces a new website.
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The Black Panther
Archivist Helen uncovers documents about one of the most infamous serial killers in British history.
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Sherlock on stamps
Sherlock Holmes has graced our television screen for decades and theatres for over a century. 1993 was the year it featured on British stamps.
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The Post Office Investigation Branch
Who were the investigators in The Great Train Robbery?
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The Last Postmaster General
50 years ago The Post Office became a public corporation. Senior Archivist Gavin explores the extraordinary life and career of the last Postmaster General.
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10 Interesting Facts About The Great Train Robbery
Thought you knew every detail about The Great Train Robbery? Then read on...
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The Wembley Stamp
This London Design Festival Deputy Curator Georgina looks at a design masterpiece by artist Harold Nelson.
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Travelling Post Offices
The rail network in Britain expanded rapidly in Victorian times. Senior Curator Julian explores this new form of transport - delivery of mail by rail.
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The legacy of Prince Albert
It's been more than 200 years since the birth of Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria. Deputy Curator Georgina shares his legacy.
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Powering Mail Rail
Archivist Matt Tantony investigates the tech that kept Mail Rail moving.
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Poco – The Postcode Elephant
What has a postcode to do with a fluffy pink elephant? Read more about the Post Office's 1980s PR sensation.
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