Home Gallery Supporting international design in the 1930s, 40s and 50s
Immigration to the UK grew steadily after the Second World War, with two million people arriving on British shores. This brought with it new skills and ideas that Royal Mail was keen to utilise. The company employed Hans Arnold Rothholz, George Brzezinski and Pieter Huveneers, who helped to define the look and feel of Royal Mail during the 40s and 50s.
1900s Shackleton and the Endurance Expedition
1700s Improving the speed and efficiency of mail delivery
1900s Proposed Edward VIII Coronation issue (1936)
1900s Women take up the role of postman during World War 1 (c.1915)
1900s Regional differences in postbox design
1800s William Mulready (1786–1863)