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A secret mail train or old masters in Hull – who will win museum of the year?
The Guardian Royal Mail came into being in 1516 when Henry VIII established a Master of the Posts to oversee the distribution of the king's missives. It was first made available to the public by Charles I in 1635. Its history is fascinating because it is so … Art Fund announces five finalists for UK museum of the year |
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