Mail train carrying letters to London from towns and cities in Britain. It shows

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Mail train carrying letters to London from towns and cities in Britain. It shows

Mail train carrying letters to London from towns and cities in Britain. It shows sorters at work on board and, inset, the way sacks of letters could be left at destinations en route or collected in a net while the train was moving at speed. From Bubbles c1900 published by Dr Barnardos Homes for children. Oleograph

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Board Bubbles C1900 Carrying Children Cities Collected Communication Destinations Homes Inset Left Letters Mail Moving Oleograph Published Rail Route Sacks Speed Towns Train Transport Work Barnardo Sorters

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of communication in early 20th century Britain. The image showcases a mail train diligently carrying letters from various towns and cities to their final destination in London. On board, we witness the dedicated sorters hard at work, meticulously organizing the influx of correspondence. The inset within this remarkable photograph reveals an ingenious method employed by these postal workers. As the train hurtles along its route at high speed, sacks filled with letters can be seen either left behind or collected in a net attached to the moving locomotive. This innovative technique ensured that no time was wasted during transit, allowing for efficient delivery and uninterrupted communication across the nation. Published by Dr Barnardos Homes for children under their Bubbles collection around 1900, this oleograph beautifully encapsulates an era when rail transport played a vital role in connecting people throughout Britain. It serves as a testament to both technological advancements and human dedication. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, let us appreciate not only the physical journey undertaken by these mail trains but also the profound impact they had on fostering connections between individuals and communities across vast distances.

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