The Postal Museum Blog
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Enter the world of The Postal Museum! Curious stories, personal passions and behind-the-scenes exclusives await in our blog. From interactive galleries to an immersive subterranean rail ride, modern research facilities to a wide-range of learning activities, The Postal Museum offers something for everyone, from all backgrounds and of all ages. Ultimately, behind The Postal Museum lies the..
The Postal Museum Blog
1w ago
To mark International Women’s Day, Senior Curator Corinne Galloway looks at history of postal maternity uniform ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
3w ago
From the fancy postal products to strict etiquette guides, how did letter writing change during the Victorian period ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
1M ago
As Lunar New Year approaches, Assistant Curator Yupeng explores the story behind Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year stamps, from the first designs by local artists to controversial pigs ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
3M ago
With the festive season upon us we take a look at how Christmas cards came to feature images of smartly dressed posties, pillar boxes, and even delivery robins ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
5M ago
Shop gifts to collect, play, discover, and celebrate this Christmas with our curated range of items ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
5M ago
How a London postman became a Japanese Prisoner of War. This is Frederick Smith's story ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
5M ago
From smartly dressed Victorians in formal frockcoats to modern posties and their all-weather activewear, uniforms have helped make postal workers an iconic feature of life in the UK ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
6M ago
Gloria Miqueles was forced to leave Chile during the 17-year coup of 1973. This is her story, in her own words ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
8M ago
It has been six years since the Postbus took its final journey. Find out how the Postbus came to be, and why it stopped running ..read more
The Postal Museum Blog
8M ago
Curator Stuart explores the fascinating history of the River Postman, a role that stayed in the same family for nearly 150 years ..read more