24 April 2015 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of novelist Anthony Trollope. Trollope began his working life at the Post Office where he was responsible for introducing the now iconic pillar box to the UK. The British Postal Museum & Archive is undertaking a series of activities to celebrate both his bicentenary and […]
Over the past few months the British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) has been exploring how cutting edge technology can alter the museum experience visitors expect to have. This has included a project to 3D scan the old Post Office Underground Railway - Mail Rail - in order to capture it in its original form […]
The British Postal Museum & Archive is pleased to announced that Last Post: The Post Office in the First World War flagship exhibition, has been shortlisted for the 2015 Museums + Heritage Awards in the category of Temporary or Touring Exhibition. Other exhibitions in the category include: Historic Royal Palaces - Blood Swept Lands and […]
We will be issuing a special commemorative underprint on Post & Go stamps on 18 February.
The British Postal Museum & Archive has announced the appointment of a new Head of Fundraising.
Royal Mail’s Winter Greenery stamps will be available from the BPMA Post & Go+ from 13 November.
The BPMA today announced that on 21 October the Poppy Post & Go issue will be vended from the new Post & Go+ machine, to be installed on 17 October.
The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) has launched a new, free First World War learning resource, sponsored by Royal Mail,for Key Stages 1, 2 & 3.
BPMA announces new Post & Go stamp for Inland Airmail anniversary.
BPMA announces the appointment of Emma Allen as Commercial Manager.