So, I thought today in memory of the past glories of the Post Office I would use this photo I took of a Victorian post box (this is situated locally to me). And no, I am not a child of Victorian times, but of the 1960s :)
Helenxx
Sunday, 7 December 2014
Advent Calendar door 7
Back in the day I can remember that the last couple of weeks leading up to Christmas the Post Office used to hire students to help out with deliveries. Some days we would get at least a dozen cards posted to us. My Darling Mum was under the strictest orders not to open any if they arrived while I was at school - Christmas Card Opening was my duty! Also there was a delivery on Sunday. Sadly nowadays with rising costs less people post Christmas Cards, which I think is a shame as it was a real treat to hear lots of them landing on the doormat.
So, I thought today in memory of the past glories of the Post Office I would use this photo I took of a Victorian post box (this is situated locally to me). And no, I am not a child of Victorian times, but of the 1960s :)
Helenxx
So, I thought today in memory of the past glories of the Post Office I would use this photo I took of a Victorian post box (this is situated locally to me). And no, I am not a child of Victorian times, but of the 1960s :)
Helenxx
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I've never seen such an interesting post box. I also LoVe to get Christmas cards but the number we receive gets smaller every year. Very sad.
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Betsy
We joke in December, especially early December, when the postman has been we say, mmmmmph! most people get Christmas Cards all we get is Williams (bills) - used to be in brown envelopes now they are in large white ones!!!
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxx
I remember student helpers and Sunday deliveries. Cost of postage now is outrageous, but I still love to send and receive cards x x
ReplyDeleteI expect they will get listed status one day, along with phone boxes... I love snail mail.xx
ReplyDeleteI used to love that there was 7 days of deliveries and more than 1 delivery a day. I understand it's expensive to send cards, but I still think it is a lovely tradition to show that someone is in our thoughts at this time of year. x
ReplyDeleteWell, I have gotten as far as stacking some Christmas cards on my desk so that in theory I can send them...will I or won't I ? Have you sent yours yet, Helen?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and wish we had a little more time to send more cards. Every year I plan to send them and ended up not sending many for the last 4 or 5 years. Next year I will try to do better ... Although there is still time I think !
ReplyDeleteI love those old post boxes, and I too remember the days when the postage cost just a fraction of the cost of the card itself! Great image, I like finding old postboxes too.....I found a really old one set in a wall in the Lake District last year. Wishing you a happy week. Helen xox
ReplyDeleteI remember all those deliveries, it was quite an exciting couple of weeks never knowing when the post would arrive! x
ReplyDeleteIt is so sad that there aren't more cards being sent out, I love to get them. Actually I am doing mine today.
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Meredith
I used to work on Christmas post in my holidays. I was too small to ride a bike or carry a big bag so I was allowed to push a great big trolley and deliver centre (of town) parcels.
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I sent half as many as I used to.. but I still love doing it.
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((hugs)), Teresa :-)