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Sorting At Mount Peasant
Postal workers sorting mail for overseas destinations in the run-up to Christmas at the GPO (General Post Office) main sorting office at Mount Pleasant, London, 28th November 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Media ID 20353401
© 2008 Getty Images
Background People Basket British Communication Huty 16207 Large Group Of Objects Mail Mid Adult Men Only Men Overalls Parcel Postal Worker Young Men Sorting Office
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse and Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Sorting at Mount Pleasant" by FPG, transports you to the bustling General Post Office sorting office at Mount Pleasant, London, during the holiday season of 1929. Postal workers diligently sort mail for overseas destinations, creating a sense of history and tradition. Add this beautiful and intriguing piece to your home or office decor and let the story of the past unfold.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.4cm x 42cm (21.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing the Festive Frenzy - Postal Workers Prepare for Christmas at Mount Pleasant, London - 1929
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print, we are transported back to the bustling scene of the General Post Office's main sorting office at Mount Pleasant in London. The date is November 28th, 1929, and as Christmas approaches, a dedicated team of postal workers can be seen diligently sorting mail destined for overseas destinations. The image showcases a large group of men clad in overalls, their faces focused and determined as they meticulously handle parcels and letters. Amidst the organized chaos, one cannot help but marvel at their efficiency in handling such an immense volume of communication. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as these young and mid-adult men work tirelessly to ensure that each item finds its way to its intended recipient before the holiday season arrives. A basket overflowing with packages stands nearby, evidence of their unwavering commitment to delivering joy during this special time. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to the vital role played by postal workers in connecting people across vast distances. Their dedication ensures that heartfelt messages and cherished gifts reach loved ones far away during this most magical time of year. As we gaze upon this historic snapshot from nearly a century ago, we are reminded of both the timeless importance of human connection through mail and the tireless efforts made by those behind-the-scenes heroes who make it all possible.
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