This oil on canvas by J P Hall depicts a letter carrier in a long red coat, short red breeches, long white stockings, black waistcoat and top hat. He is waving a letter in the air, which two girls are trying to reach. In his other hand he holds a straight posthorn and supports an umbrella.
1900s Herbert Samuel, Postmaster General encourages employees to join the Army and serve in the First World War (25 October 1915)
1900s Proposed King George V memorial issue (1936)
1800s The beauty of the mail horses (1840)
1900s Incorrectly addressed mail, 1959
1900s British Empire Medal winner Miss Ethel Kate Bellamy (31 December 1966)
1500s Sir Brian Tuke sets out Henry VIII plan for King’s Post (17 August 1533)