Current & Future Exhibitions
Part of a sheet of Penny Blacks
Part of a sheet of Penny Blacks
Aerial Post pilot Gustav Hamel in his Bleriot XI
Aerial Post pilot Gustav Hamel in his Bleriot XI (Post118/5738)
Treasures of the Archive
BPMA Search Room, London
Until 16 April 2012
An exhibition of treasures from the collections of the BPMA, representing the great wealth of material in The Royal Mail Archive and the Museum Collection.
Special highlights of the exhibition include one of the only complete sheets of Penny Blacks in the world, and the Old Original die of 1840 from which all Penny Blacks and many Penny Reds were created.
Also included are unique items celebrating the centenary of the world's first regular Aerial Post from Hendon to Windsor, established as part of the celebrations for the coronation of King George V. This includes the striking 1911 poster promoting the flight, original artwork for commemorative postcards and envelopes, and the postcard addressed from the pilot Gustav Hamel to the Postmaster General. Original handstamps from both Hendon and Windsor will also be on display.
Cost & Booking
Free entry.
No booking necessary for individuals or small groups. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us to discuss arrangements.
Online Exhibition
Get a preview of Treasures of the Archive in our online exhibition.
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BPMA Search Room
Freeling House
Phoenix Place
London
WC1X 0DL
Email: info@postalheritage.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7239 2572
Getting Here
For full details on public transport options please see Getting Here.
Anyone with a disabled parking permit can park in the residents' parking spaces opposite The Royal Mail Archive; for more information please contact Camden Council.
Opening Hours
The BPMA Search Room's regular opening hours are:
Monday to Wednesday - 10.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday - 10.00am - 7.00pm
Friday - 10.00am - 5.00pm
The Search Room is also open on selected Saturdays, 10.00am to 5.00pm, and closed some Mondays.
See Opening Times for full details of Saturday openings and Monday closures.
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