Highlights
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Philatelic collection
Our postal history includes British stamps from 1840 and the world-renowned RM Phillips Collection of British Victorian stamps.
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Postcards
Explore the history of design in the postal service, from posters, uniforms, letterboxes and maps to iconic designs like the Penny Black and Machin stamp.
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Postal uniforms
The postman's uniform is one of the most easily recognised uniforms worn in the UK - a real symbol.
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Design & icons
Explore the history of design in the postal service, from posters, uniforms, letterboxes and maps to iconic designs like the Penny Black and Machin stamp.
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Land, air & sea
From horse-drawn coaches to airmail, explore stories from our collections about methods used to transport the mail.
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Post Office animals
Explore the roles of different animals in the postal service, meet Tibs the Great and delve into the furry world of Post Office cats…
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Postal services
Explore the history of postal services, including changes to postage rates over the years, post offices, new machines, the origins of modern postcodes and more…
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Wartime
The collection includes objects and documents showing the integral role of the postal service and its employees during wartime.
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People
Read stories from the collection about the variety of roles in the postal service, the changing roles of women and notable individuals in postal history.
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Notable events
Read about some of the notable stories from our collection.
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Posters
Explore our collection of over 6,000 posters, as well as original poster artwork.
