Further reading
Publications
BPMA Assistant Curator Julian Stray is currently working on a book on post offices in the community, in collaboration with Shire Books. Please check back to hear more news on when this book will be available.
Shop Products
A range of products are available from the BPMA shop.
Moving the Mail
Moving the Mail… By Road provides an informative overview of the major developments in the transport of the mails by road since the public postal system began in 1635. From horses through to motor vehicles, it looks at what lead to the genesis of the modern day motor fleet, and considers some possibilities as to its future.
Price
£5.99
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Order online or telephone 020 7239 5125.
Postcard Packs
Four nostalgic images of postmen and women from the turn of the 20th Century. The postcards show postmen on five-wheeled pentacyles and women working on deliveries during the First World War.
Price
Set of 4 postcards £2.50
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Order online or telephone 020 7239 5125.
Ironbridge Cover
This cover was produced to mark the opening of the Victorian post office at Blists Hill. A 1st gold definitive is cancelled with a one day cancel for the opening event on the 30 April 2009.
Price
£2.50
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Order online or telephone 020 7239 5125.
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This exhibition can be seen in full at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire. Please click here to find out more.
