Press
The British Postal Museum & Archive is the leading resource for all aspects of British postal heritage. From staff records to stamps and from transport to telegrams, we care for the visual, written and physical records from over 400 years of innovation and service. We aim to help journalists from around the world.
Press Releases
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Press contact
Harry Huskisson
Communications Manager
Phone: +44 (0)20 7354 7277
E-mail: harry.huskisson@postalheritage.org.uk
Planning permission granted for The British Postal Museum & Archive
23 July 2012
The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) is delighted to announce that the planning application for its new home at Calthorpe House, near Mount...
Mapping Modernity: The London Postal Map
21 June 2012
PhD Studentship offered by The British Postal Museum & Archive and Royal College of Art
Post Office in Pictures and the BPMA Photography collection
28 May 2012
The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) is proud to present a talk accompanying the successful exhibition The Post Office in Pictures. On 7 June,...
The Post Office in Pictures at Lumen
3 April 2012
Did you know that game was once allowed to be sent through the post with nothing but a neck label? The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) is...
Plans for a new home for The British Postal Museum & Archive
22 March 2012
Plans for a new home for The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) were announced today by the BPMA, Royal Mail Group and the Department for...
Mail Trains
15 March 2012
The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) is today issuing the publication Mail Trains, telling the interesting story of the development and history...
Exhibition celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at The British Postal Museum & Archive
8 March 2012
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) is presenting an exciting new exhibition. Diamond Jubilee: Her...
The British Postal Museum & Archive Mail Rail Open Day
29 February 2012
Did you know that there’s a secret tunnel under central London that used to carry mail across the capital?
Bring out your romantic side this February half-term at Blists Hill Victorian Town
10 February 2012
Uncover your romantic side this February half-term and have a go at printing your very own traditional Valentine’s card for a loved one at Blists...
Talk by the Keeper of the Royal Philatelic Collection at The British Postal Museum & Archive
13 January 2012
Marking The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year, Michael Sefi, the Keeper of the Royal Philatelic Collection introduces and discusses aspects of this...
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Collections
Our collection spans more than 400 years of postal history
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Exhibitions & Events
A complete listing of all BPMA exhibitions and events
The full details of our exciting programme of exhibitions and events, held at venues across the country.
