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Photographic Print : The old Royal Mail sorting office in Small Street, Bristol
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The old Royal Mail sorting office in Small Street, Bristol
The old Royal Mail sorting office in Small Street, Bristol, before the move to a brand new building at Temple Meads in 1969. The mail is now sorted at Filton. Circa 1965
Bristol Post
Mirrorpix
BRISTOL
England
Media ID 21761372
© Mirrorpix
Bristol Communication Employment Flashback Letters Nostalgia Not Personality Post Office Postal Sixties South West 1965
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Memory Lane Prints. Witness the hustle and bustle of the Old Royal Mail Sorting Office in Small Street, Bristol, as it stood before its move to Temple Meads in 1969. Experience the history and charm of this iconic building, as seen through the lens of Mirrorpix. Bring this piece of Bristol's rich past into your home and relive the nostalgia with every glance. Order your Memory Lane Print today and preserve a piece of history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.3cm (14.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Bristol in the 1960s, where the old Royal Mail sorting office on Small Street stood as a symbol of efficient communication and dedicated postal workers. The image captures a moment frozen in time before the move to a new building at Temple Meads in 1969, marking an era of change for this vital postal hub. Nostalgia washes over us as we gaze upon this snapshot from yesteryear. It evokes memories of a simpler time when letters were handwritten with care and eagerly awaited by recipients. The sight of uniformed employees diligently sorting mail fills us with admiration for their tireless work ethic and commitment to keeping communities connected. In this black-and-white photograph, we witness not just a physical structure but also an embodiment of employment and opportunity. The old Royal Mail sorting office was more than just bricks and mortar; it represented livelihoods that sustained families across Bristol. As we peer into this window to the past, our minds wander through the winding streets of England's southwest region. We can almost hear the hum of conversation between colleagues exchanging stories amidst stacks upon stacks of envelopes waiting to be dispatched across the country. Let this remarkable image transport you back to an era when written correspondence held immense value, reminding us all how far we have come while cherishing those who paved the way for modern-day communication systems.
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