Postman Collection (#12)

Post Office in Erith, Kent. 1935

A United States Mail car delivering mail to an airplane. Photograph, c1918
U.S. AIR MAIL, c1918. A United States Mail car delivering mail to an airplane. Photograph, c1918

Paul Roliers mail carrying balloon falling into the North Sea, on its way from Paris to Norway during
MAIL BALLOON CRASH, 1870. Paul Roliers mail carrying balloon falling into the North Sea, on its way from Paris to Norway during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870. American newspaper engraving

Royal Mail van and postman, delivering post to farm, Preston, Lancashire, England, March

Britains first aerial mail arrives at Windsor. The Postmaster of Windsor hands letters to a postman for delivery. Gustav Hamel, who brought the mail from Hendon

Gustav W Hamel - the first aerial postman
Gustav W. Hamel. A photo labelled the first aerial postman

The Postmans Knock. Postman in General Post Office knocking on a front door. From a cover of a song dedicated to Sir Rowland Hill who introduced te Penny Post. Published c1870

The Postmans Knock. Postman in Royal Mail uniform using door knocker. Chromolithograph from childrens book published 1867

Little girl asking the village postman if there is a letterr for her. Engraving from The Illustrated London News (London, 18 February 1888)

London street scenes. Postman delivering letters: Fireman fighting a fire: Railway Porter with trolley of luggage: Policeman on crowd duty: Guardsman of sentry duty: Newsboy selling papers

The Country Postman, Engraving 1884

Pneumatic postal service, 1880s C017 / 6838
Pneumatic postal service. 19th-century artwork of post being delivered through a pneumatic delivery system in Berlin, Germany

Postman on stilts in France, 1880s C017 / 6825
Postman on stilts in France. 19th-century artwork of a postman delivering a letter on stilts to a shepherd. Stilt-walking as a way of life was practised by the shepherds of the Landes region in

Pluschow / With Dog
Gunther Pluschow, German aviator

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"The Postman: Delivering Messages Through Time and Space" From the snowy landscapes of Bough Beech, Kent in 1962 to the mysterious encounter with UFOs in Namur, Belgium in 1955, postmen have been witnesses to extraordinary moments. Just like the brave Pony Express Riders captured in a black and white photo from c. 1860, these dedicated individuals have always gone above and beyond to ensure that messages reach their destinations. In 1890, Sir Rowland Hill's Penny Post Jubilee card marked a milestone in postal history. It celebrated the revolutionary concept of affordable postage for all. And it is this spirit that lives on as we see a postman delivering a letter to two excited children. Even during times of war, such as World War II, postmen continued their duty. A heartwarming image shows a postman with black kittens while delivering a birthday card amidst chaos and uncertainty. Postmen are not bound by geography either; they navigate treacherous terrains like Mr Freathy who delivers mail near Dungeness' shingle beach or those who braved remote Hebrides islands during the 1940s/50s. Their dedication knows no bounds. Whether it be riding alongside donkeys or utilizing other means of transportation like early 1900s donkey deliveries or even partnering with loyal donkeys as shown by Royal Mail's postman - these unsung heroes adapt to any situation to fulfill their duties. The image titled "The Postman" captures the essence of this profession perfectly - an individual carrying hope and connection within his hands as he journeys through time and space. Through snowstorms or encounters with extraterrestrial phenomena, from historical milestones to bringing joy into children's lives - every day is an adventure for our beloved postmen. They continue bridging distances both physical and emotional because behind each delivery lies stories waiting to be shared.