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Postal vehicles at the Museum Store
Postal vehicles at the Museum Store

Pillar box line at the Museum Store
Pillar box line at the Museum Store
Museum Store Tours
Price: Free
Tour
Overview
Event Details: Join us for a special behind the scenes tour of the BPMA museum collection store. Highlights include a fleet of postal service vehicles illustrating the long history of moving the mail, and over 50 pillar boxes of different types, from one of the first boxes trialled in the UK to modern designs and prototypes.
Visitors will enjoy two 30-minute curator-led tours, separated by a break and complimentary refreshments, followed by time at the end of the visit for self-led exploration of the collection. Please note that each 30 minute tour will involve standing for this time.
Cost: Free*
Dates: SOLD OUT
Venue: The British Postal Museum Store, Unit 7 Imprimo Park, Lenthall Road, Loughton, IG10 3UF (Please see Getting to the Store for travel directions and advice.)
When booking online, you will receive a confirmation email to the address provided. This confirmation email is your ticket to the event. Please print it out and present it at the venue.
* Suggested donation – £5 per person.




