Jigsaw Puzzle : Loading the Mail Train
Jigsaw Puzzles from Mary Evans Picture Library
Loading the Mail Train
A Royal Mail train service is loaded with post bags. Date: circa 1970
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14294602
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1970 Bags Loaded Loading Mail Office Postal Trains
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating 'Loading the Mail Train' jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately detailed puzzle, featuring an image from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the 1970s as you help load the post bags onto a Royal Mail train. Immerse yourself in history and enjoy the satisfying experience of piecing together this engaging puzzle. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Loading the Mail Train: A Glimpse into the Past of Postal Communications This photograph transports us back in time to circa 1970, when the world was a little slower, and the anticipation of receiving a letter was a cherished experience. The scene before us showcases the meticulous process of loading a Royal Mail train with post bags, a crucial aspect of the postal service's history. The train, a symbol of efficiency and connectivity, stands proudly at the platform, its engine idling gently. The air is filled with the scent of steam and the faint sound of clanging metal, as the postal workers, dressed in their uniforms, carefully load the mailbags onto the train. Each bag, bulging with letters and parcels, is meticulously secured in place, ensuring a safe and secure journey for the precious cargo. The postal office, a vital part of the community, played a pivotal role in the exchange of information and keeping people connected. The mail train was an essential extension of this service, delivering letters and parcels to far-flung destinations, often bridging the gap between loved ones separated by great distances. As we gaze at this photograph, we are reminded of the importance of communication and the role it plays in our lives. The mail train, a relic of a bygone era, represents a time when patience and anticipation were key components of the joy of receiving a letter. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the evolution of postal communications and the enduring power of the written word.
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