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- 17 June 2021
Postcards by Peter Liversidge

We visited artist Peter Liversidge in his studio to learn about the creative process behind his latest work in collaboration with the museum.

Behind the Scenes

Design

Exhibitions
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- 08 June 2021
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021

From cufflinks, cards to sweets. Spoil your dad with our unique gifts this Father's Day.

Behind the Scenes
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- 24 May 2021
Gifts inspired by Wish You Were Here exhibition

Shop our exclusive range of postcard inspired products specially created in celebration of our new exhibition.

Behind the Scenes

Exhibitions
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- 06 April 2021
Creating an exhibition in the middle of a pandemic

Come behind the scenes to see how an exhibition is planned and installed in such unpredictable times.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes

Exhibitions
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- 05 February 2020
Valentine’s Gift Guide

Feel the love this Valentine’s day with our selection of goodies for your sweetheart. Browse our ultimate gift guide.

Behind the Scenes
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- 19 November 2020
Christmas Gift Guide 2020

Get inspired with our Christmas gift guide, filled with original ideas and unique gifts for all the family.

Behind the Scenes
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- 03 September 2020
A Day in the Life of an IT Manager

Read about how a childhood passion of IT Manager Ian became a life-long career and what his typical day looks like today.

Behind the Scenes

Human Stories
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- 19 August 2020
The Joy of Greetings Cards

Archivist Meg shares her experience of receiving a hand-made greetings card during lockdown and what it meant to her.

Behind the Scenes

Human Stories
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- 23 July 2020
The Joy of Parcels

Curator Joanna shares her experience of how getting her parcel fix kept her connected with her family during lockdown.

Behind the Scenes

Human Stories
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- 16 July 2020
A Letter to a Mail Art Artist

This Friday's guest is Curator Joanna, writing a letter to Harry, author of many beautifully illustrated postcards.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes

Human Stories
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- 02 July 2020
A Letter to a Map of Lost London

This Friday's guest is Archivist Helen, writing a letter to a map poster of Post Office Station.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes

Post Office
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- 18 June 2020
A Letter to Giles Gilbert Scott’s K2 Telephone Box

This Friday's guest is Andrew, Trustee of The Twentieth Century Society, writing a letter to a K2 Telephone Box.

Behind the Scenes
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- 11 June 2020
5 Postal Themed Books for Adults

Curator Joanna opens five novels in which letter writing plays an important role.

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Stamps
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- 13 May 2020
A Letter to Unadopted Artwork

This Friday's guest is Deputy Curator Georgina, writing a letter to unadopted artwork.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes

Design

Stamps
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- 17 April 2020
10 Postal Themed Movies to Watch in Quarantine

Take a cinematic break during these social distancing times with our top movie picks with postal scenes.

Behind the Scenes
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- 13 May 2020
A Letter to a Random File

This Friday's guest is Senior Archivist Gav, writing a letter to a humble file.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes
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- 21 May 2020
A Letter to the Post Bus

This Friday's guest is Historian & Broadcaster Tim Dunn writing a letter to the Post Bus.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes
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- 13 May 2020
A Letter to the Drive-In Post Office

This Friday's guest is Archivist Louise, writing a letter to the drive-in Post Office.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes
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- 14 May 2020
Letter Writing Activities in Lockdown

Get writing! Here are 10 projects to beat loneliness and stay connected during lockdown.

Behind the Scenes
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- 13 May 2020
A Day in the Life of a Conservator

Step into the shoes of Conservator Eleni and find out what her typical day is like.

Behind the Scenes