Read, watch & do

We’re sharing stories of extraordinary communication from our archives and collections.

We’re also gathering the inspiring ways you’re connecting with each other and providing some entertainment inspired by the postal service.

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Learn about Britain’s postal heritage in some of our latest videos.

Dressed to Deliver

From smartly dressed Victorians and their buffed buttons to modern posties and their all-weather active wear, take a closer look at postal uniforms in our exhibition Dressed to Deliver.

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Curator’s Talk | The Secret Language of Stamps

Hear from curator Joanna as she explores the history of the language of stamps, uncovering the romantic origins behind secret forms of communication.

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STAMP DESIGN | Interview with David Gentleman

Senior Curator of Philately Douglas N. Muir chats to artist David Gentleman about stamp design.

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Dame Stephanie Shirley CH | Sorting Britain: The Power of Postcodes

Dame Stephanie Shirley CH tells us about her remarkable journey to becoming a researcher at Dollis Hill, The General Post Office’s Research Station, and the pivotal role she played in the development of postcodes.

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Activities

Get inspired by our archives and collection with things to make and do from home.

Virtual museum

Experience Mail Rail from the comfort of your own home, have a peek at our large objects in our off site store, explore some of the objects from our collection and revisit past exhibitions.