An interesting story about the history of the postage stamp by Joanne Hayle.
https://hubpages.com/education/The-Stor … lack-Stamp
Interesting, and amusing insofar as 'bi-product' mentioned can be taken for the animal or human waste system. Should be 'by-product'. That said, the informative element is very informative. Might be informative enough to pursue the history of the Royal Mail service through a visit to the Royal Mail Museum in Phoenix Place off Mount Pleasant (at the back of the mail centre: Mount Pleasant Mechanical Letter Office where I worked between early 1997 and August 2008, latterly on the sorting machines - which i an education in itself and is still in the process of redevelopment). Anyway, how do you get to Phoenix Place? The office is situated on the corner of Rosebery Avenue and Farringdon Road in EC1. Nearest Underground stations are Farringdon, with a No. 63 bus link towards Kings Cross, or Kings Cross and take a no. 63 bus towards Honor Oak and alight opposite the side of the Royal Mail complex near Exmouth Market, cross the road and downhill turn right. The museum is on the right-hand side of Phoenix Place. There's also the possibility of a short ride on the Royal Mail underground service but could be uncomfortable if you're over 6'-0" in height. You'll get to see the platforms anyway, and a guided tour. Next to the museum is a small post office, so if you need stamps for your picture postcards from the museum there's no distance to walk. Lots of places for a drink in the area before or after. Mind how you go ...
I think this is an interesting story about the history od the Penny Black stamp. It is amazing how people managed to remove the red mark to use them again. They are a collectors item now.
Thanks foe posting Joanne's article John.
It was so interesting reading this history of the penny black stamp. Thanks for writing about it Joanne, and John for sharing it.
I love reading articles that teach me new things. I had heard of the penny black before I read Joanne's article, but I knew very little about it. Joanne has written an informative and interesting article. Thank you for sharing it, John.
by John Hansen 15 months ago
Read about the history of this mouth-watering burger, along with a perfect recipe by Linda (Carb Diva).https://hubpages.com/food/history-of-th … ning-label
by Chitrangada Sharan 2 years ago
Hi Linda!An interesting, mysterious and informative article about Jellyfish. I always enjoy reading your articles, with some unique information and facts. This was really a great read. Thank you for sharing another enriching information.https://hubpages.com/education/Sleep-in … ut-a-Brain
by Vanita Thakkar 16 months ago
Here is an interesting article by Anupama on personality traits identified on the basis of blood groups in Japan .... https://discover.hubpages.com/education … ersonalityIt is a very well-written article. I am surprised to know that personality identification traits based on blood groups are...
by John Hansen 2 years ago
Please take a look at this beautiful article by AliciaC.https://hubpages.com/education/Early-Sp … nformationLinda, Thank you for sharing this informative article about early spring flowers with the beautiful photos included.
by BRENDA ARLEDGE 2 years ago
Take a few minutes to read this article & listen to the video.Awesome history of Toilet Paper and how it became popular today.https://hubpages.com/education/The-Inve … ilet-Paper
by hakimbao 10 years ago
How many books do you read about the history of Islam?many people think Islam is a terrorist. do they really know what is Islam? therefore, on this occasion I want to ask you one thing.
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