Touring Exhibition - Moving the Mail: Horses to Horsepower
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Until 31 October 2008
The Post Office has always been innovative in developing new systems for transporting the mail and the BPMA's vehicle collection is a wonderful combination of classic design and eccentricity. From mail coaches and early versions of the bicycle to our magnificently restored Mobile Post Office, there is something of interest for everyone.
Moving the Mail first appeared at Coventry Transport Museum
in summer and autumn 2006. It is now on tour to other venues, taking
these beautiful old machines around the country.
Until September 2007, visitors could enjoy Moving the Mail at Bletchley Park. Find out about the fascinating history of road transport in the Post Office, and indulge in pure nostalgia. Moving the Mail is currently starring at Grampian Transport Museum in Aberdeenshire, until 31 October 2008. The exhibition will also be available from March until October 2008 at the Scottish Railway Preservation Society in Bo'ness, West Lothian.
You can also enjoy selected highlights online.
Please note that the actual vehicles on display will vary from venue to venue due to local restrictions.
BPMA Assistant Curator Julian Stray's book Moving the Mail... By Road is available from our online shop, click on the link and scroll down through the publications for details.
Event details | Touring exhibition - Moving the Mail: Horses to Horsepower |
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| Event type | Exhibition |
Location | Monday 2 April 2007 - Wednesday 31 October 2008 Grampian Transport Museum, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AE www.gtm.org.uk Friday 21 March - Sunday 26 October 2008 The Scottish Railway Preservation Society Bo'ness Station, Union Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian EH51 9AQ www.srps.org.uk |
Time | Time will vary for each venue. Please check with venues for more details. |
Price | Prices will vary for each venue. Please check with venues for more details. |
| Pre-booking required? | Tickets can be booked, but booking is optional |
Suitable for? | Anyone interested in postal or transport history |
Related events in London | Talk: The Travelling Post Office Talk: Mail Rail: An Underground Postal Journey Film Screening: Night Mail (1936) Film Screening: Mail Rail (1987) |