Parcels Collection
"Delivering Love and Comfort: Unraveling the Story of Parcels" Step back in time to the year 1916, amidst the chaos of World War I
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"Delivering Love and Comfort: Unraveling the Story of Parcels" Step back in time to the year 1916, amidst the chaos of World War I. Christmas parcels for the trenches brought glimmers of joy to weary soldiers, reminding them of home and loved ones. Meanwhile, at St. Georges Hospital in London, parcels filled with hope arrived daily, offering solace to those battling injuries. Venturing further into The Village in Glangrwyney, Crickhowell, Wales, we witness a heartwarming scene - locals coming together to send parcels filled with warmth and support to their brave servicemen. Fast forward to the 1930s when sorting post became an art form. Dedicated postal workers meticulously organized packages destined for various corners of the world from their bustling sorting offices. In this journey through time, we encounter a charming sight - a Parcels Post Van from c1870 gracefully maneuvering through busy streets as it carries precious cargo that connects people across vast distances. During World War II, a striking poster catches our eye - promoting the Merchant Navy Comforts Service which ensured that essential supplies reached seafarers serving on dangerous waters far away from home. Amidst war-torn landscapes during Christmas at the Front; soldiers eagerly unpacked parcels sent by loved ones – these simple gifts providing moments of respite amidst turmoil and uncertainty. A railway sleeper at Crewe Station becomes more than just a resting place for trains; it symbolizes countless journeys made by parcels carrying messages of love and longing between separated families during times both peaceful and tumultuous. The Blitz ravages London's streets but even amid destruction salvaged mail is found on Calthorpe Street – testament to resilience as letters and packages survive against all odds during wartime chaos. Advertisements play their part too; Wrights Coal Tar Soap advertisement during WW1 highlights how even toiletries were cherished items within carefully curated parcels, offering a touch of luxury amidst the hardships.