Outposts of Empire
Outposts of Empire was the seventh series in the posters for schools scheme. The posters were designed by John Vickery.
Geographical distance is bridged by modern modes of transport, but it is the familiar postman that still delivers the mail in remote places.
Writing in a report on the poster programme in 1935 Stephen Tallents suggested that greater attention be given to overseas subjects. As well as suggesting the world-wide range of Post Office activity, this could also be of advantage to public offices dealing with short range transactions.
- Illustrations
Outposts of Empire. Barbados
Outposts of Empire. Ceylon
Outposts of Empire. S. Rhodesia
Outposts of Empire. Australia
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