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The Parcels Post, First Day, Sketches at the General Post Office (engraving)
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The Parcels Post, First Day, Sketches at the General Post Office (engraving)
1107133 The Parcels Post, First Day, Sketches at the General Post Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parcels Post, First Day, Sketches at the General Post Office. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 August 1883.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22643004
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
First Day General Post Office Lift Loading Mail Parcels Post Office Postal Postal Workers Posting Vans
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This engraving titled "The Parcels Post, First Day, Sketches at the General Post Office" takes us back to a bustling scene in 19th century England. The image captures the excitement and energy surrounding the launch of the new Parcels Post service. In this detailed illustration, we see postal workers diligently going about their tasks in various sections of the General Post Office. The vans are being loaded with parcels, ready for delivery across the country. The post office is abuzz with activity as employees sort and organize packages in the despatching room. The artist skillfully portrays the immense scale of operations within this grand building. A lift transports parcels between floors while workers navigate through stacks of mail. Every corner seems occupied by dedicated individuals committed to ensuring efficient delivery. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into an era when postal services were expanding and evolving rapidly. It reminds us of how crucial communication was even then, as people eagerly awaited their parcels from distant places. "The Parcels Post, First Day" engraving serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and dedication that have been integral to postal services throughout history. It invites us to appreciate not only the artistry captured within its lines but also reflects on our own reliance on modern-day mail systems that trace their roots back to scenes like these at London's General Post Office over a century ago.
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