Posting Collection

See the World poster
See The World - And Get Paid For Doing It - an army recruitment poster showing two soldiers enjoying the benefits of a foreign posting 1914-1918

First airmail letter delivered, Windsor Castle
The first airmail letter ever to be delivered is handed to the Postmaster of Windsor, to whom it is addressed, on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle

Whipps Cross Hospital, Essex
Entrance to Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, Essex. Several patients can be see in beds on the open balconies. The hospital was opened in 1903 by the West Ham Union for the sick poor in the area

Airmail postcards at Gamages, London
People at Gamages in Holborn, Central London, addressing postcards and posting them in the special London Aerial Postbox, in time for the first aerial mail service from Hendon to Windsor

First Postbox, London
LETTER BOX The first Post Office letter box in London is installed at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, at the foot of Ludgate Hill

Gustav Hamels plane ready to leave Hendon for Windsor
Gustav Hamels aeroplane ready to leave Hendon Aerodrome for Windsor on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor

Fresh horses for a stagecoach
Bringing fresh horses out of the stable for a stagecoach at a posting inn

Posting Christmas Cards
Little boy taking his christmas cards to the post box

Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter
The aviator Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter which he himself will transport by air to Windsor. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor

Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon
The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight

Chap Posts a Letter
A smart cyclist stops to pop a letter into a Royal Mail letterbox

Lady Posts Letter 1906
A lady goes out in her evening dress and cloak to post a letter in a London street

Posting Letter into Sack
A woman posts her letter into a postmans sack which he carries around with him

Country Letter Box
A boy stretches to post a letter in the box at Bowlers Green, Surrey : this was before all letter-boxes were painted red

A woman posting bills during an intensive campaign to obtain more money and men during World War One
3058452 A woman posting bills during an intensive campaign to obtain more money and men during World War One. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935; Photo © Hilary

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673399 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673397 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673394 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century messenger boy posting letter
673392 19th century messenger boy posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Messenger boy posting letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of posting letters
673400 19th century illustration of posting letters; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting letters at post office); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673393 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Girl posting letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673398 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673396 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673395 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Harper's February, c1890 - 1899. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's February, c1890 - 1899. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

New Letter-Box, at Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown
New Letter-Box, at Paris, 1850. The reduction of the rate of postage in France has suggested the adoption of a new form of Letter-box from Belgium

Bill-posting in London - Cheretss posters
Side of a London building plastered in posters in 1893. Central are posters for Geraudels pastilles, designed by the great French posterist, Jules Cheret

Two four year olds making sure that Father Christmas gets that letter in time, are Keith Hall and his friend Abigail Sutcliffe

I'm Sending A Letter To Santa Claus
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for I'm Sending A Letter To Santa Claus, by Lanny Rogers and Spencer Williams. Featured, recorded and broadcast by Gracie Fields

Posting a Letter
Two children posting a letter through the letterbox of a friend. Artist: Hester Margetson Date: 1930

White Star Line, assorted souvenir brochures and card
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, souvenir promotional brochures including Souvenir of a Visit to a Giant White Star Liner and RMS Ionic list of dates for posting card

Girl posting a letter, by Mabel Lucie Attwell Date: 1927

Posting to Santa
Peter Davidson

Coles Phillips Girl, Between You and Me and the Post (colour litho)
5996396 Coles Phillips Girl, Between You and Me and the Post (colour litho) by Coles Phillips, C. (1880-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coles Phillips Girl, Between You and Me and the Post)

The Federal Republic in Spain, Street Scenes in Madrid (engraving)
1048869 The Federal Republic in Spain, Street Scenes in Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Federal Republic in Spain, Street Scenes in Madrid)

Men sending mail out from a pneumatictube transport room at the Metropolitan Life
MNY380858 Men sending mail out from a pneumatictube transport room at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

Woman posting a letter (coloured photo)
813459 Woman posting a letter (coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman posting a letter.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Woman with dog posting a Christmas card
A woman with a Scottie dog posting a Christmas card into a post box. Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Up the hill to post a Christmas card
Original Artwork - Little girl climbs up the hill to the post box to send a Christmas card - her pet dog follows. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design artwork - Posting Birthday wishes
Postcard design artwork - With lots of love, my wish I send - For a Happy Birthday Little Friend! A child posting a letter into a tall red postbox. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Little girl running to post a letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl running to post a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl posting a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl and pillar box, just posted a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy posting a card Date: 20th century

Birthday postcard, Little boy, dog and pillar box Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and pillar box Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man in hurry to post a letter and visit the Gents Date: 20th century

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Step into the past and explore the art of posting. 📮✉️ From vintage travel posters like 'See the World' to airmail postcards at Gamages, London, this collection takes you on a journey through time. Discover historical landmarks like the First Postbox in London and Whipps Cross Hospital in Essex. Witness monumental moments such as the first airmail letter delivered at Windsor Castle and Gustav Hamel's plane ready to leave Hendon for Windsor. Feel the excitement as fresh horses are prepared for a stagecoach ride, or experience the joy Christmas cards with loved ones. Marvel at Gustav Hamel himself posting an airmail letter and signing receipts for mail at Hendon. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you witness everyday scenes like 'Chap Posts a Letter' or 'Lady Posts Letter 1906'. Let these glimpses into history remind us of how far we've come in communication technology while cherishing the beauty of traditional postal services.