Postie Collection

A postman wishes a Merry Christmas to a Miserly Old Man! Date: circa 1910s

Heavy snow falls in Kent: The Postman collecting the mail in the heavy snow fall at Newington, Ramsgate, Kent. February 1978 78-0684-001

Heavy snow falls in Kent: The Postman collecting the mail in the heavy snow fall at Newington, Ramsgate, Kent. February 1978 78-0684-001

Bucks Green, West Sussex - The Post Office and local Postie (with bicycle). Date: 1907

Japan - Rural Postman delivering the mail by rickshaw
Japan, Rural Postman delivering the mail by rickshaw. Date: 1908

Postman delivering letters to the front door. 1935

Post Office in Erith, Kent. 1935

Mr J D Richards, who is acting as an emergency postman in Horsmonden, Kent, is making a collection. 15 September 1939

Postman. 1937

George Lester - Mail Carrier at Cortland Post Office
George Lester - Mail Carrier No.1 at The Cortland Post Office, NY, USA. Date: circa 1915

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In the picturesque village of Bucks Green, West Sussex, the local Post Office and its beloved it can at the heart of the community. With a warm smile and a cheerful greeting, this postman spreads holiday cheer as he wishes a Merry Christmas to even the most miserly old man. Across the globe in Japan, a rural postman delivers mail with an unconventional mode of transportation - a rickshaw. Through rain or shine, this dedicated postman ensures that letters reach their recipients in remote areas, bridging distances with his tireless efforts. Meanwhile, in Kent, heavy snowfall blankets the landscape. Undeterred by icy roads and freezing temperatures, our brave postman braves these treacherous conditions to collect mail from doorsteps and deliver them safely to awaiting families. His dedication shines through as he battles nature's elements for his duty. Traveling back in time to 1935 brings us to Erith, Kent where another diligent postman diligently delivers letters right to people's front doors. In an era before modern conveniences like email or smartphones existed, this postal worker played a vital role in connecting communities and delivering news from afar. During emergencies such as those faced by Horsmonden in Kent during that same year of 1935 when regular postal services were disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances; Mr J D Richards stepped up as an emergency postman. Going above and beyond his usual duties, he ensured that important correspondence reached its intended recipients despite challenging circumstances. Fast forward two years later to 1937; we find ourselves witnessing yet another day on the job for our dedicated postman. Whether it be rain or shine or any other obstacle thrown his way – nothing can deter him from fulfilling his duty of delivering messages far and wide. Finally making our way across continents brings us closer home again - Cortland Post Office where George Lester serves as a reliable mail carrier. Day after day without fail George ensures that letters, packages, and parcels find their way to the right hands.