Thomas Hardy was a prolific writer of letters. By the 1920s the Royal Mail had installed a post box in… Read more The many-sided Thomas Hardy (via TheTLS)
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 31: The Letter ISN’T Dead! Long Live The Letter!
Showing off, now that’s a Very British Problem isn’t it. But really, look at all my post I’ve received since… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 31: The Letter ISN’T Dead! Long Live The Letter!
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 30: “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.” (Josh Billings)
Having said this little project was more about letters than stamps, I may have told a fib. Only because the… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 30: “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.” (Josh Billings)
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 29: In Memoriam
This letter was written by Hugh Charles Hood (Charlie), a member of the family, we think on 31st May 1942… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 29: In Memoriam
Pigeon post: Meet the last delivery birds in the world… who could teach Royal Mail a thing or two (via Mail Online)
These pigeon couriers are members of the last avian postal service in the world – and could give Royal Mail… Read more Pigeon post: Meet the last delivery birds in the world… who could teach Royal Mail a thing or two (via Mail Online)
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 28: I’ll get my coat
Walking. That’s a fab outdoor pursuit isn’t it. It was during a walk that I dreamt up the idea for… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 28: I’ll get my coat
Forget heart emojis! Author reveals how to write perfect love letter (via Mail Online)
EXCLUSIVE: Author and self-confessed romantic Simon Garfield is keen to bring the practice of old-fashioned handwritten love letters back, and… Read more Forget heart emojis! Author reveals how to write perfect love letter (via Mail Online)
Letters of Our Lives gallery (via 500years.royalmailgroup.com)
Royal Mail has launched a very special online gallery that showcases the amazing letters and images it received as part… Read more Letters of Our Lives gallery (via 500years.royalmailgroup.com)
Sue Perkins: The lost art of letter writing (via the Guardian)
We all love to receive thoughtful, handwritten letters in the post, but many of us have lost the knack and… Read more Sue Perkins: The lost art of letter writing (via the Guardian)
Adventures in Letter Writing No. 27: Dearly beloved…
Look at this incredible old photograph! Just as poignant as old letters, I think. Who are they all? What did… Read more Adventures in Letter Writing No. 27: Dearly beloved…