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Talk: Air Mail Boxes of King George V

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This talk by BPMA Assistant Curator Julian Stray will explain the appearance and subsequent removal 8 years later of blue letter boxes.

What
  • London 2010
  • Talk
When May 26, 2010
from 01:00 pm to 01:45 pm
Where Guildhall Art Gallery
Contact Email
Contact Phone 020 7332 3700
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Graphic from 1930s leaflet showing blue pillar box and air mail wings symbolThe secrets to hunting down the few remaining, almost hidden, survivors will be revealed.

One of a series of free, drop in talks exploring the different themes and areas of the exhibition Empire Mail: George V and the GPO.

Part of London 2010: Festival of Stamps.

Event details

 Talk: Air Mail Boxes of King George V

Price

Free
Pre-booking required?

No. This is a drop in event.
Venue

The talk will take place at Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London. For more information please contact the Gallery on 020 7332 3700 or guildhall.artgallery@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Suitable for?

Anyone with an interest in letter boxes, airmail and postal history.

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