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1 April 2021 – 2 January 2022
Included in Museum ticket
A new exhibition will open at The Postal Museum and online this Spring, celebrating the iconic role the postcard has played in connecting people for more than a century and a half.
The British postcard’s history began in 1870 and 2020 marked its 150th anniversary. An innovation of its time, it meant new and faster correspondence through the post. Discover secret romances, First World War correspondence, nostalgic visits to the great British seaside and consider the role of the postcard today. |
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1870: The first British postcard
The one that started it all and sparked the public’s obsession. |
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Romance: Olive
Romantic cards with secret messages lovingly hand illustrated. |
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First World War: Writing Home
Postcards from Rifleman Harry Brown sent home to his mother. |
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Art: Contemporary Design
Discover how artists are remixing postcard design today. |
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You can explore the exhibition online with a programme of virtual activity from April. The exhibition is included in your ticket to the Museum and tickets will be released in waves throughout the year subject to the latest guidelines.
Members and Annual Ticket holders can book entry to our temporary and permanent exhibitions for free. |
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