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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.

Behind the Scenes

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 6 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
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- 30 April 2020
A Letter to Mail Rail

This Friday's guest is our Head of Collections, Chris - writing a letter to Mail Rail.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes
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- 30 April 2020
Top Postal Tunes to Listen to on Spotify

Listen to postal inspired songs on Spotify to help you through the lockdown.

Behind the Scenes

Human Stories
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- 24 April 2020
5 Postal Themed TV Series to Watch in Lockdown

Relax during these social distancing times with our top picks of TV series with postal scenes.

Behind the Scenes
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- 23 April 2020
A Letter to ‘The Last Minute’ Poster

This Friday's guest is our Archivist Meg writing to her favourite object - 'The Last Minute' poster by Vanessa Bell.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes
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- 20 February 2020
A Day in the Life of an Assistant Curator

Meet Jane and learn about what her typical day is like as Assistant Curator.

Behind the Scenes
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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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- 16 January 2020
An Archivist’s Tool Box

Explore some of the materials archivists use to protect the historic records and some which cause the most damage.

Archive & Collections

Behind the Scenes
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- 27 November 2019
The Iconic Ashes in 3D

Go behind the scene at our Digitisation Studio and discover how we made a 3D model of the iconic Ashes Urn.

Behind the Scenes