The envelope had a stamp of King George V’s head and was addressed to Katie Marsh, wife of stamp dealer Oswald Marsh, and sent by her friend Christabel Mennell A letter posted in 1916 has finally been delivered – over 100 years too late ( Image: BBC) A letter that …
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Selling a home is a big decision, so the reason for doing so is often very understandable. However, some who have shared their reason for moving home may raise an eyebrow. While typical reasons include selling up for a bigger home or getting a bit closer to friends and family, …
Read More »People’s ‘minds are blown’ after learning what bottom of postboxes actually look like
A photo of unearthed postboxes has gone viral on twitter – and people can’t believe it. The photo shows the iconic red Royal Mail postboxes are much bigger than many think they are. The photo shows three postboxes that have been unearthed, uncovering a large section that is dug into …
Read More »Royal Mail postman explains what the letter ‘P’ written on your mail means
A puzzling symbol written by posties has been clarified by one Royal Mail employee. Whether it’s bills, birthday cards or spam, sorting through the day’s mail can be a chore, pleasant surprise as well as a mystery. A post on Reddit’s Casual UK page explained the code language that can …
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