Celebrating Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month and we'll be sharing stories from our collection of remarkable women and their roles in the postal service all month. From suffragettes using the post to campaign for votes for women, to artists and women's role in the war effort, discover some of our collection highlights here.

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Poster Artists

Explore a colourful selection of twelve artworks from women artists working for the GPO during the 1930s and 1960s who designed vibrant public information and promotional posters.

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Human Letters

Uncover the story of two suffragettes who posted themselves to 10 Downing Street in 1909 in a bid to deliver a message personally to the Prime Minister.

Wearing the Trousers

Women’s employment opportunities expanded in WWII and with this change came tensions about what women should wear. Discover how an athletic Scottish postie won a clothing victory for women.

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Gifts for Mother's Day

We've got a selection of beautiful stationery, cards gifts and more to let them know your thinking of them. Members get 10% off.

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