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OverviewThe local post office has a special place in the social history of Britain. This book provides an historical overview of the development of this public institution – from 'letter receiving house' to familiar high-street presence. It outlines the range of services post offices have provided over time – from stamps, pensions and postal orders, to airmail, savings certificates, dog and TV licences. Highlighting the 'heyday of the GPO' during the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the author recalls childhood memories of post office counters selling stamps and sweets, the weekly pension queue, and the friendly local postmaster. It constitutes a celebration of a very British institution now threatened by modern-day forces. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julian Stray , Julian StrayPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Shire Publications Volume: No. 594 Dimensions: Width: 14.90cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.156kg ISBN: 9780747807858ISBN 10: 074780785 Pages: 56 Publication Date: 10 June 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: English Table of ContentsEarly Post Offices /The Post Office Network /Counter Services /Modern Post Offices /Further Reading /Places to Visit /IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJulian Stray is Assistant Curator at The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA). The BPMA is the leading resource for all aspects of British postal history. It is custodian of The Royal Mail Archive and the museum collection of the former National Postal Museum. Records in the Royal Mail Archive are Designated as being of outstanding national importance. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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