Courier Collection

The Royal Logistic Corps. The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed in 1993, by the union of the following British Army corps: Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Army Ordnance Corps

Pheidippides Runs
BATTLE OF MARATHON Athenian courier Pheidippides sent to Sparta to request help when the Persians landed at Marathon in 490 BC, died after completing his run

Girl Guides: Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret send courier
Princess Elizabeth, patrol leader in the Buckingham Palace Company, sends a message by courier pigeon to Lady Baden Powell at Guide Headquarters

Courier
4-2-2 Rover class locomotive. Built 1878. Rebuild of original Iron Duke class

District Messengers / Gpo
Young boys worked as GPO District Couriers and delivered packages all over London. Here, they leave the District Messenger & Theatre Office. Date: circa 1930

David receives envoys of King Hiram of Tyre (1 Chronicles 14)
Illustration of a David receives envoys of King Hiram of Tyre (1 Chronicles 14)

Texas to Pacific Coast stagecoach schedule and price list, 1838
Schedule and ticket prices for the San Antonio & San Diego Mail-Line, circa 1838. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna (engraving)
1607773 The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670547 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama
534013 A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York 1875

19th century Hindu courier
673365 19th century Hindu courier; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Hindu courier); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Food delivery, c.1900 (print)
7293406 Food delivery, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. A food delivery boy. Illustration, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Nautical engineering: Captain William Bolton's machine for drawing bolts, Mr Phillips' tubes for driving bolts
FLO4593389 Nautical engineering: Captain William Bolton's machine for drawing bolts, Mr Phillips' tubes for driving bolts, bits, ring rope, application of the messenger and nippers

Indian couriers
7261202 Indian couriers.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian couriers. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New
534010 Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York 1875

Deliveries and collections taking place at Wells Fargo depot, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York
534008 Deliveries and collections taking place at Wells Fargo depot, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York 1875

A Russian military courier
7261256 A Russian military courier.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Russian military courier. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

English Avant Courier, a servant who rides ahead of his master to ready fresh horses for the coach, circa 1815
FLO4671699 English Avant Courier, a servant who rides ahead of his master to ready fresh horses for the coach, circa 1815

Portrait of Roelof Meulenaer, 1650. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Portrait of Roelof Meulenaer, 1650. Other Title(s): Roelof Meulenaer (1618/19-1691). Amsterdam Mercantile Courier or Postmaster on the Antwerp Route

Post Office Department - Auto Mail Transport, U.S. Service Courier': C.H. Claudy... 1917 or 1918
Post Office Department - Auto Mail Transport, U.S. Service Courier': C.H. Claudy And Rep. Raker of California; Mrs. Roe Fulkerson at Wheel, 1917 or 1918

The Courtesan Umegawa and Chubei of the Courier Firm (Keisei Unegawa, Hikyakuya Chu... c. 1798/99)
The Courtesan Umegawa and Chubei of the Courier Firm (Keisei Unegawa, Hikyakuya Chubei), from the series "True Feelings Compared: The Founts of Love (Jitsu kurabe iro no minakami)", Japan

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Prince Koretaka Disguised as the Courier Izutsu Chuji... c. 1781. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Prince Koretaka Disguised as the Courier Izutsu Chuji, in the Play Yamato Kano Ariwara Keizu, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1781, Japan, c. 1781

Russian Postal service with reindeer in the northern Ural Mountains
3785274 Russian Postal service with reindeer in the northern Ural Mountains; (add.info.: Postal service with reindeer in the northern Ural Mountains, 1914)

A man carrying a huge roll of heavy material on his back
A man stoops almost double as he carries a huge roll of heavy material on his back. Even under the weight he moves quickly through the back streets of Istanbul, Turkey 1984

Airspeed AS-5 Courier
East Anglian Flying Serviceairspeed Courier Flying over the English Coastline Date: 1930s

Printing presses, Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier Newspaper, Liverpool

Plate casting, Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier Newspaper, Liverpool

Stereotyping Department, Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier Newspaper, Liverpool

Picture Process Department, Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier Newspaper, Liverpool

Editorial Department, Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier Newspaper, Liverpool

Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier Newspaper, Liverpool, Creed telegraph receivers

Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier, Victoria Street, Liverpool

Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier Head Office, Fleet Street, London

Publishing the Liverpool Express and Weekly Courier - Head Office in Fleet Street London early 1900s

Sundial, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, France
Sundial and route map for postal and courier coaches between Launois and Paris, on a stone plaque at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Stagecoach relief, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes
Stagecoach relief at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation

Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, France
Coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation, stabling and transport and was a stage house for delivering post

Carriage, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, France
Carriages in a wooden barn at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation

Great Hall, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes
Great Hall with its wooden frame, at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation

Stable, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, France
Drinking troughs and hay mangers in the stables at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France

QSS Lusitania - souvenir of launch, commemorative 18 carat gold handled scissors, with stainless steel blades, the crossover engraved with John Brown and Co

Helio U-10A Super Courier 62-3606 (msn 540), on display at Hurlburt Field, FL. Date: circa 1985

The Motor Maid by T O Marten, woman in a motor car Date: 1910

Helio H-295 Super Courier G-BAGT
Helio H-295-1200 Super Courier G-BAGT (msn 1288), at Elstree in June 1974. Date: 1974

Andorra (Andorra) in the Pyrenees around 1910: the mail of the seo de Urgel a Andorra la vieilla
XEE4138805 Andorra (Andorra) in the Pyrenees around 1910: the mail of the seo de Urgel a Andorra la vieilla. by Unknown photographer

Israel Aircraft Industries C-38A Courier 94-1569
United States Air Force - Israel Aircraft Industries C-38A Courier 94-1569 (msn 088), of 201 AS 113 FW, at RAF Fairford on 14 July 2008. Date: 2008

Galaxy Aerospace C-38A Courier 94-1569
United States Air National Guard - Galaxy Aerospace C-38A Courier 94-1569 (msn 089, (IAI-1125A)) Date: circa 2000

Galaxy Aerospace C-38A Courier 94-1570
United States Air National Guard - Galaxy Aerospace C-38A Courier 94-1570 (msn 090, (IAI-1125A)) Date: circa 2000

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"The Courier: A Timeless Messenger of News and Deliveries" From ancient times to modern day, the role of a courier has been vital in ensuring the smooth flow of communication and transportation. The Royal Logistic Corps, with its rich history dating back centuries, stands as a testament to the importance of couriers in military operations. In the realm of sports, we recall Pheidippides' legendary runs during the first marathon race, where he served as a courageous courier delivering crucial messages. Even royalty recognized the significance of this profession; Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret themselves sent couriers to relay important information. Before technology took over, district messengers played an essential role in connecting people across vast distances. The GPO's dedicated team ensured that letters reached their destinations promptly and efficiently. Traveling through time brings us to 1838 when stagecoaches carried both passengers and packages from Texas to the Pacific Coast. This detailed schedule and price list highlight how couriers were relied upon for long-distance deliveries even then. The biblical tale tells us how David received envoys from King Hiram through trusted couriers—an example that showcases how these messengers bridged gaps between nations throughout history. During times of war, such as depicted in "The Transport Fleet embarking troops at Varna" engraving, couriers played a crucial part in relaying orders swiftly amidst chaos. Their bravery ensured that critical information reached those who needed it most. Moving into more recent times, printing presses like those used by Liverpool Express allowed newspapers to be distributed far and wide—a testament to how couriers facilitated access to news for communities everywhere. Behind-the-scenes departments like plate casting showcased the intricate craftsmanship required for newspaper production while stereotyping departments enabled mass production on a large scale—courier services making sure readers received their papers promptly. Lastly, picture process departments utilized innovative techniques allowing images to accompany news stories—another way that couriers helped deliver not only information but also visual narratives to captivate readers.