Post Office Collection

Royal Mail: Greetings from Sheffield, c. 1910
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00010

Clock Tower and Post Office, Broken Hill, Outback, New South Wales, Australia

Peterborough Guildhall, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Guildhall in Market Square where there are regular events and a Farmers Market, in Cathedral Square in the city center, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, east of England

At the Telegraph
CH20805 At the Telegraph by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

BROOKLYN: POST OFFICE. The Alcazar Theatre, Post Office and Daily Eagle building in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1906

The Black Prince Statue in City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal Mail van at the Post Office (colour litho)
3641924 Royal Mail van at the Post Office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Mail van at the Post Office)

Leeds (engraving)
3655683 Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leeds. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

The pillars of the portico of Liverpools Custom House. March 1935

The remarkable pattern of cellars at the old Customs House, Liverpool, now fast disappearing in demolition work. Liverpool, Merseyside. 7th April 1948

The old Customs House site, Liverpool. Circa 1967

Post Office
25th January 1963: The Post Office at Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Signpost, Berrynarbor, North Devon, UK
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General Post Office and Jim Larkin statue, OConnell Street, Dublin, Eire (Rpublic of Ireland), Europe

Margaret Thatchers fathers grocers shop at Grantham, Lincolnshire. 23rd February 1975

Cadillac Eldorado, Owl's Head Post Office, Maine, USA

The Old Postman (engraving)
8631966 The Old Postman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Postman. Illustration for England's Pioneers)

Sorting letters at a post office (b/w photo)
8626063 Sorting letters at a post office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting letters at a post office)

The 'Sheldrake', a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to the west
MMM5466081 The 'Sheldrake', a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to the west

Blitz, 1940-41: Telephonists continuing to work (b/w photo)
8634814 Blitz, 1940-41: Telephonists continuing to work (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephonists continuing to work)

Page from New York Album, c.1895 (colour litho)
8640783 Page from New York Album, c.1895 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for New York Album (np, c 1895)

Soldiers on foreign service sending money home (litho)
8649490 Soldiers on foreign service sending money home (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers on foreign service sending money home)

An Old Packet Boat attacked at Sea (colour litho)
8649468 An Old Packet Boat attacked at Sea (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Packet Boat attacked at Sea)

Dispatching the St Kilda Mail (litho)
8649482 Dispatching the St Kilda Mail (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dispatching the St Kilda Mail)

The Irish Mail at Euston (colour litho)
8649478 The Irish Mail at Euston (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Mail at Euston)

A letter box in the Australian Bush (litho)
8649477 A letter box in the Australian Bush (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A letter box in the Australian Bush)

Mail Coach snowed up (colour litho)
8649474 Mail Coach snowed up (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mail Coach snowed up)

Philadelphia: US Custom House and Post Office (b/w photo)
8654579 Philadelphia: US Custom House and Post Office (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Custom House and Post Office)

Derby and region: Post Office (litho)
8654164 Derby and region: Post Office (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office. Illustration for The Royal Cabinet Album of Derby (Rock, c.1885)

Near the Post-Office, early morning (engraving)
8646971 Near the Post-Office, early morning (engraving) by Frost, Arthur Burdett (1851-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Near the Post-Office, early morning. Broadway, New York)

New Zealand, 1890s: Invercargill, the Post Office (b/w photo)
8662463 New Zealand, 1890s: Invercargill, the Post Office (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invercargill, the Post Office)

Sorting letters at a London post office (b/w photo)
8626062 Sorting letters at a London post office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting letters at a London post office)

Lake District: The Old Post Office, Loweswater (colour litho)
8622473 Lake District: The Old Post Office, Loweswater (colour litho) by Cooper, Alfred Heaton (1864-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Post Office, Loweswater)

Instructing telegraph operators at the General Post Office, 1870
3480045 Instructing telegraph operators at the General Post Office, 1870; (add.info.: Instructing telegraph operators at the General Post Office; St Martins-Le-Grand)

A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure
FLO4691465 A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt

Arrival of the Royal Mail stage coach from London around 10AM at the Post Office, Bristol
FLO4619250 Arrival of the Royal Mail stage coach from London around 10AM at the Post Office, Bristol. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London

A scene with the Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1850
3478429 A scene with the Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene with the Post Office telegraph headquarters in London)

Sacking hampers with parcels for dispatch
673494 Sacking hampers with parcels for dispatch; (add.info.: Packing hampers with parcels for dispatch, 19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century post office and village shop
673387 19th century post office and village shop; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Post Office and Village shop); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century village postmistress
673385 19th century village postmistress; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Village postmistress); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Royal Post of the Court of Philip II, lithograph, 16th century
AIS5388194 Royal Post of the Court of Philip II, lithograph, 16th century; Museo Postal y Telegrafico, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Royal Post of the Court of Philip II)

General Post Office with tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)
7379792 General Post Office with tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard); Private Collection; © Ajay Goyal/Dinodia Photo.

19th century hospital for letters
673405 19th century hospital for letters; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Hospital for lettters); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of visit to post office
673388 19th century illustration of visit to post office; (add.info.: Visiting post office, nineteenth century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century French postman
673368 19th century French postman; (add.info.: a nineteenth century French posman); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Parcel post at St Martin's le Grand in London
673493 Parcel post at St Martin's le Grand in London; (add.info.: Parcel post at St Martin's le Grand, 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th Century illustration showing sorting parcels
673495 19th Century illustration showing sorting parcels; (add.info.: Sorting parcels, 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo)
8659931 Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speaking Clock)

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"Exploring Post Offices: From Bruges to Broken Hill and Beyond" Step into the world of post offices as we embark on a journey across different corners of the globe. Starting in Belgium's picturesque city, Bruges, where the historic post office stands as a testament to its rich postal heritage. Traveling back in time, we stumble upon a vintage postcard from Sheffield circa 1910, showcasing Royal Mail's warm greetings. Meanwhile, in the rugged Outback of New South Wales, Australia, the Clock Tower and Post Office of Broken Hill proudly represent an oasis amidst vast landscapes. Witnessing history unfold through vibrant lithographs, we catch sight of a Royal Mail van bustling at full speed outside another charming British post office. This time it is Leeds that takes center stage with its enchanting engraving capturing both tradition and progress. Venturing further into Liverpool's maritime past reveals two contrasting scenes – first with majestic pillars adorning the portico of Custom House in March 1935; then uncovering hidden treasures beneath its surface as cellars reveal remarkable patterns years later. Liverpool continues to evolve over time as we glimpse at an old Customs House site circa 1967. Across England lies City Square in Leeds where The Black Prince Statue reigns supreme while Berrynarbor's signpost guides visitors through North Devon's scenic beauty. Peterborough Guildhall showcases architectural grandeur dating back to 2006 when Ethel Davies captured its timeless charm. Finally, our journey concludes at Denas Water in Cornwall where a quaint shop and post office serve as vital community hubs since 1975. From stunning architecture to nostalgic memorabilia and cultural significance - these glimpses into various post offices around the world remind us that they are not just places for sending mail but also gateways connecting people across continents throughout history.