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
The BPMA on the way to a new, first class museum
9 June 2010
The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) is delighted to announce that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has confirmed a first-round pass¹ for a...
World Cup stamp designs from 1970 uncovered by archivists at The British Postal Museum & Archive
8 June 2010
Just days before the 2010 World Cup kicks off, unused postage stamp designs from the 1970 World Cup have been uncovered by archivists at The British...
BPMA Discover Session: King George V A-Z
3 June 2010
Take three curators, a museum collection, 26 letters and a royal reign…
Douglas Muir signs the Book of Scottish Philatelists
28 April 2010
Douglas Muir, Curator, Philately, The British Postal Museum & Archive has become the 43rd signatory of the Book of Scottish Philatelists.
Mike Bament and postal history
17 March 2010
The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) would like to announce the retirement of our highly valued volunteer Mike Bament.
Empire Mail: George V and the GPO exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery
12 March 2010
A major exhibition by The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) and the Royal Philatelic Collection, Empire Mail: George V & The GPO is set to be a...
Treasures of the Archive
8 March 2010
Come along to The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) for an exclusive chance to see gems from its unique collection.
Britain Loves Wikipedia at The British Postal Museum & Archive
29 January 2010
Come along to the British Postal Museum Store and take photographs of postal vehicles, pillar boxes and telephone kiosks!
Stamp artwork from the reign of George VI digitised for the first time
28 January 2010
The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) is pleased to announce the digitisation of commemoratives from the reign of George VI.
New Director at the BPMA
30 October 2009
Dr Adrian Steelhas been appointed as the new Director of The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) with immediate effect. The Director will be...
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Collections
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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.
