Not all stamps in our collection are the kind you'd stick to your envelope. Deep in the archives, in our vault no less, are drawers full of antique hand stamps from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. It's Stamp Week in our Summer of Invention. Whilst the creation of the postage stamp is well documented, do you know why the hand stamp was invented? It was invented because Letter Carriers in 1661 were untrustworthy - well, according to the Postmaster General of the time. Letters were turning up la

Journey through time together on-board Mail Rail and discover the wonders of postal history in interactive exhibitions. | The Postal Museum

Journey through time together on board the 100-year-old Mail Rail and discover the wonders of postal history with fun hands-on exhibitions. | The Postal Museum

The US standardized its postal system with two iconic stamps in 1847. | The History Page

Entertain the whole family this holiday season at The Postal Museum. Explore interactive exhibitions together, and climb aboard our miniature postal train for an immersive underground adventure with a festive twist. | The Postal Museum

Entertain the whole family this festive season at The Postal Museum. Explore interactive exhibitions together, and climb aboard our miniature postal train for an immersive underground adventure with a festive twist. | The Postal Museum