British parcels post -cage for reg. Parcels, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

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British parcels post -cage for reg. Parcels, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

British parcels post -cage for reg. Parcels, between c1910 and c1915

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Communication Crate Crates George Grantham Bain Mail Organisation Parcel Post Post Office Security Sorting Office Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Mail Order Postal Service Press Photography

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Step into a world of organized chaos with this photograph print of British parcels' post-cage for regular packages between c1910 and c1915. Captured by renowned photographer George Grantham Bain, founder of the esteemed news agency Bain News Service, this striking image offers a glimpse into the inner workings of Britain's postal system during an era marked by rapid industrialization and technological advancements. Inside this bustling sorting office, crates upon crates of packages await their fate - some neatly stacked, others precariously balanced. The air is thick with activity as postal workers busily sort through the mail, ensuring each parcel reaches its intended destination. Note the intricate details on display: wooden pallets bearing labels and stamps; wire mesh cages containing fragile goods; and even a few curious individuals peeking out from behind stacks of packages. This black-and-white photograph not only showcases the efficiency and organization required to manage Britain's postal system during this period but also provides a fascinating glimpse into daily life in early 20th-century Britain. As part of Heritage Images, this print is preserved for generations to come as an important piece of historical documentation.

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