Staff Clubs & Societies
Our collections include around 200 trophies and awards, plus a range of other items, which tell us of the type of sports and activities going on in the Post Office, and the types of teams and regional organisations in which Post Office people participated.
The earliest trophy dates from 1873 and the most recent trophy was awarded in 1999. Recognition was given for sporting, horticultural and artistic achievement. There are silver-plated cups, large wooden shields, and small metal medallions.
Examples from our Collection
Here are some examples of objects that relate to the clubs and societies of postal workers:
Challenge Cup Bowl, possibly also known as the Stanley Cup, 1901
Presented for a football competition.
Inter-Office Challenge Trophy, 1928
Awarded to members of the GPO Arts Club at the Club's annual exhibition.
Olive Webb Rose Bowl, 1943
A horticultural society award, presented to the person with the best rose.
Albert Leech's sports and social club membership card, 20th Century
Albert Leech was a Postman at Salford GPO for over 50 years.
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