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General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1808. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
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General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1808. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1808. This shows the scene in a busy letter sorting office. The dozens of sorters, each with his own dedicated position, emphasises how labour-intensive an efficient mail service was. From The Microcosm of London published by Rudolph Ackermann. (London, 1808)
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Ackermann Busy General Post Office Letter Lombard Street Mail Oxford Science Archive Post Post Office Postal Worker Rowlandson Rudolph Rudolph Ackermann Sorting Sorting Office Thomas Rowlandson Work In Progress Workforce Aquatint Postal Service
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This photo print, titled "General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1808" takes us back in time to a bustling letter sorting office. Painted by the talented artist Thomas Rowlandson and published by Rudolph Ackermann in his renowned work "The Microcosm of London" this image captures the essence of a labor-intensive yet efficient mail service. In this vibrant scene, we witness dozens of dedicated sorters diligently attending to their individual positions. The sheer number of workers emphasizes the immense effort required to maintain an effective postal system during that era. Every corner of the room is filled with activity as men meticulously sort through letters and packages. Lombard Street itself serves as a backdrop for this busy hub of communication. Located in the heart of London, it was undoubtedly one of the city's most important thoroughfares at that time. The post office on Lombard Street played a vital role in connecting people from all walks of life across England and beyond. As we delve into this remarkable snapshot from history, we gain insight into the lives and occupations that shaped nineteenth-century Britain. This aquatint print not only showcases the dedication and hard work put forth by these postal workers but also highlights how essential their roles were within society. Through Rudolph Ackermann's publication and Thomas Rowlandson's artistic talent, we are transported back to an era where handwritten letters held great significance as means of communication – reminding us just how far our world has progressed since then.
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