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The Postal Museum
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Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok for the latest news, events, updates and stories from the museum 👉 linktr.ee/postalmuseum
Clerkwenwell, London
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    The Postal Museum
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    Dec 30, 2023
    Replying to @thepostalmuseum and @letterappsoc
    We'll remain on X to share museum news & updates. But if you enjoy learning fun facts, hearing stories from our archives and gaining a different perspective on our collections, make sure to follow on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. Find them below. 4/4 👉 bit.ly/3uW5vYP
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    The Postal Museum
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    Mar 10, 2019
    Meet Mrs Elizabeth Dickson who retired in 1908 from almost 31 years service as a rural postwoman. She walked 129,392 miles during her career, that's like more than 5x around the world! #WomensHistoryMonth
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    The Postal Museum
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    May 1, 2018
    🎉🎉🎉WE'VE GOT SOME EXCITING NEWS!!! 🎉🎉🎉 THE POSTAL MUSEUM IS A FINALIST OF THE #MUSEUMOFTHEYEAR @artfund
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    The Postal Museum
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    Sep 25, 2022
    There's a #CypherSpotting trend sweeping the UK - read up on the history of Royal Cyphers here and let us know which ones you find on your local postboxes. 📮 -> bit.ly/2FXLiCs
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    The Postal Museum
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    Jul 16, 2022
    📮 This #PostboxSaturday we're heading to the seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea in 1964. How convenient is this stamp vending machine attached to the George V pillar box?
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    The Postal Museum
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    Jul 28, 2017
    Welcome to The Postal Museum. We're now OPEN! Come in and explore the fascinating #history of the first social network. #new #museum #london
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    The Postal Museum
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    Jan 3, 2023
    Now this is a New Years resolution we can definitely get behind.
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    Alan Cleaver
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    Jan 1, 2023
    This year, I will be mainly travelling Britain researching Postman's Paths walked by rural postmen and women until the 1970s. Follow me if you love writing letters, postal history and walking!
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    The Postal Museum
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    Dec 13, 2022
    What's behind Post Early Advent Calendar door number 13? A rather unique twist today, as this 1960's poster is all about Air Mail. 🖌️1962
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    The Postal Museum
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    Oct 12, 2020
    We are delighted to share that we have been awarded £860,000 from the #CultureRecoveryFund. Thank you @DCMS @hmtreasury and @ace_national for this huge and much needed support for museum’s future. We can’t wait to open on 29 October -> bit.ly/2FldzJ2 #HereForCulture
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    The Postal Museum
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    Apr 15, 2023
    Today we're taking a trip to The Postal Museum Store in Debden for #postboxsaturday Did you know we hold over 200 postboxes here? How many different types can you spot in this picture?
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    The Postal Museum
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    Mar 15, 2022
    Commissioned by the Post Office and Royal Mint, Dorothy Wilding took the first official photographs of the new monarch in 1952. As shown by the proof, this portrait was selected as the basis of the image of The Queen for postage stamps. bit.ly/3Jco8tI @RCT #MailRoom
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    The Postal Museum
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    Apr 13, 2023
    Dame Mary Quant, 60's fashion pioneer passed away this morning. Her famous mini skirt featured in the British Design Classics 2009 stamp set pictured below. Her trailblazing visions will be missed. #MaryQuant
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    The Postal Museum
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    Jul 7, 2020
    We're pleased to share that The Postal Museum has received £250,000 from @HeritageFundUK and @TNLUK to combat the financial impact closure has had on the museum. #ThanksToYou #NationalLotteryHeritageFund for your support! @HeritageFundL_S Read more -> bit.ly/2ZG1STs
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    The Postal Museum
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    Mar 3, 2023
    Today we are mostly looking at old photos of dogs in post offices.
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