Royal Mail Collection (#5)

Ralph Allen, 1764 (engraving)
XJF394218 Ralph Allen, 1764 (engraving) by Hoare, William, of Bath (1707-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ralph Allen (1693-1764) English entrepreneur and philanthropist

Arriving at the End of a Stage, engraved by J. Harris, 1856 (colour litho)
XCF271696 Arriving at the End of a Stage, engraved by J. Harris, 1856 (colour litho) by Hayes, Michael Angelo (1820-77) (after); Private Collection; Irish, out of copyright

The North Country Mails at the Peacock, Islington, 1821 (oil on canvas)
XYC141517 The North Country Mails at the Peacock, Islington, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); 109.3x154.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Large Ships
From left to right, the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Scotland (former Hamburg America liner Kaiserin Auguste Victoria), the Alaunia

Robot sorter being tested by the post office at Brighton. Work speeded up three times. A new robot sorter which it is claimed can work three times as quickly as the system previously used

Post Office in Erith, Kent. 1935

Postman. 1937

Royal Mail van and postman, delivering post to farm, Preston, Lancashire, England, March

Royal Mail wall box postbox in snow, Grayshott, Hampshire, England, January

Red postbox mounted on post in village, Aylesbeare, Devon, England, may

Snow on a postbox in Keswick, Cumbria, UK
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"Royal Mail: A Journey through Time and Seasons" Step back in time to Sheffield, circa 1910, where the Royal Mail brings warm greetings from a bygone era. A picturesque scene unfolds before your eyes as you discover a Royal Mail postbox nestled beside a drystone wall, with snow-covered fells painting an enchanting backdrop in Chapel Stile, Langdale. Venture further into the Yorkshire Dales National Park and stumble upon a moss-covered wall adorned with a Royal Mail wall box postbox. Even amidst the snowy landscape of Malhamdale, this symbol of communication stands strong. Transport yourself to Paddington Station in 1905, where Platform 8 buzzes with activity as the Royal Mail plays its vital role in connecting people across distances. Witness the iconic red van of the Royal Mail parked outside the Post Office. Its vibrant color serves as a reminder that even mundane tasks can be infused with charm and character. As winter blankets everything in white, spot a lone red post box standing tall against nature's whimsy. It silently awaits letters filled with hopes and dreams amidst serene surroundings. Travel back to 1840 when road scrapings were collected for postal purposes. This colorful engraving captures an era when every effort was made to ensure efficient mail delivery across vast landscapes. Marvel at an intriguing glimpse into history as an unknown creator presents us with a Dennis Royal Mail van from 1910. A relic that once traversed streets carrying messages far and wide. The magic of Christmas comes alive through two four-year-olds diligently ensuring Father Christmas receives their letter on time. The Royal Mail becomes part of their cherished holiday traditions. Wine Street in Bristol beckons us to Circa 1920 when even police officers directed traffic alongside bustling scenes featuring our trusted ally - the Royal Mail - delivering correspondence seamlessly throughout cities like clockwork. Embrace progress as mechanization takes center stage at Newport Head Post Office.