Archive Tours 2008

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The last Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and November 2008

Please note that users who are unable to use stairs in the event of an emergency cannot be taken on the behind the scenes tour. This is because, in the event of an emergency, we would need to evacuate up a staircase. The archive introduction aspect of the event does not present such problems.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

With over 2.5 miles of records, The Royal Mail Archive is a treasure house of social, postal and design history. Our holdings include everything from photographs and posters to staff records, maps, uniforms and a vast collection of philatelic material.

Join a member of BPMA staff for a friendly and informative introduction to the archive. You'll see how we store and care for our records, and will find out how you can use them. There's also an opportunity to view our current philatelic exhibition in the Search Room display area.

This tour is perfect for both individuals and groups.

A World War 2 postwoman checking her next delivery address.

Event details

Archive Tours 2008

Event type 

Tour

Location 

The Royal Mail Archive 

Dates in 2008   

The last Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and November

Thursday 31 January

Thursday 27 March

Thursday 29 May

Thursday 31 July

Thursday 25 September

Thursday 27 November

Time  

2.00pm

Price

Free 
Pre-booking required? 

Yes - call 020 7239 2570 or email info@postalheritage.org.uk to book.

Suitable for?

For anyone thinking of using The Royal Mail Archive - get a friendly introduction to what we have, and how you can use it.

Related events 

Saturday Opening at The Royal Mail Archive

Archive Open Day: Local History

Archive Open Day: Take Your Place in History

Family Event: Family Learning in the Archive

BPMA & Friends of The BPMA Open Day 2008

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Exhibition: Lions, Leopards, Unicorns and Dragons: The first Regional stamps

Museum Store Open Afternoons

Museum Store Open Evenings

Walking Tour: GPO London (May)

Walking Tour: GPO London (June)

Walking Tour: GPO London (September)

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