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British Postal History

This section explores the rich history of the British postal service since Charles I opened up his royal mail to the public in 1635.

Rowland Hill's Postal Reforms

Rowland Hill's Postal Reforms

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Letter Boxes

Letter Boxes

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Postal History of India

Postal History of India

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Uniforms

Uniforms

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The Penny Black

The Penny Black

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Imperial Service Medal

Imperial Service Medal

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Mail Rail

Mail Rail

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Stamp Design

Stamp Design

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The Post Office Rifles

The Post Office Rifles

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The Post Office and the First World War

The Post Office and the First World War

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The Great Train Robbery

The Great Train Robbery

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Internal Postage & Parcel Rates

Internal Postage & Parcel Rates

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Women in the Post Office

Women in the Post Office

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Mail Coaches

Mail Coaches

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Postcodes

Postcodes

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Post Office Statistics

Post Office Statistics

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In this Section

  • Rowland Hill’s Postal Reforms
  • Letter Boxes
  • Postal History of India
  • Uniforms
  • The Penny Black
  • Imperial Service Medal
  • Mail Rail
  • Stamp Design
  • The Post Office Rifles
  • The Post Office and the First World War
  • The Great Train Robbery
  • Internal Postage & Parcel Rates
  • Women in the Post Office
  • Mail Coaches
  • Postcodes
  • Post Office Statistics

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