The British Postal Museum and Archive Podcast

Tony Benn

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:07:57 +0100

National Girobank extended banking services to people on low incomes and revolutionised the transfer of money in Britain. The project was initiated by Tony Benn, during his time as Postmaster General.

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Dr Katherine Rake

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:15:23 +0100

In 1909 two suffragettes posted themselves to 10 Downing Street. This talk marks the anniversary of that event and explores the progress made by the equality movement since then.

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Mark Crowley

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:12:36 +0100

During the Second World War the Post Office became an integral part of British life and an essential part of the war effort.

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Peter Sutton

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:17:08 +0100

At the start of 1914 the General Post Office was one of the largest employers in the world, but the Great War had a significant impact on the service.

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Christine Earle

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:18:35 +0100

To mark the 70th Anniversary of the start of World War 2, Christine Earle explores the effect of the conflict on the General Post Office.

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Dr Scott Anthony

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:19:41 +0100

An examination of how and why the GPO became a patron of artists, filmmakers and poets, and in the process invented public relations.

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Dr Paul Rennie

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:20:57 +0100

Dr Paul Rennie, Head of Context in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins, London, explores the history and development of poster art and communication at the GPO.

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Paul Eimers

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:23:15 +0100

Paul Eimers of Royal Joh Enschedé Security Print shares the story of how stamps from the era of King George V were reproduced using the original method.

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Brian Webb and Peyton Skipwith

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:56:15 +0100

Brian Webb and Peyton Skipwith look at how artists and designers such as Bertram Mackennal, Barnett Freedman, Edward Bawden and Eric Ravillious have shaped the GPO's image.

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Ronald Maddox

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:57:18 +0100

Ronald Maddox describes the process of designing stamps, and revisits some of the many of the designs and artworks he has completed for Royal Mail and the Post Office over the years.

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Vyki Sparkes

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:00:37 +0100

BPMA Assistant Curator Vyki Sparkes chooses her favourite objects from our current Search Room exhibition, Treasures of the Archive.

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Douglas Muir

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:01:52 +0100

BPMA Curator of Philately Douglas Muir looks at the work of sculptor Bertram Mackennal, who was a prolific designer of postage stamps, medals and coinage during King George V's reign.

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Matthew Glencross

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:03:04 +0100

An examination of the life of Britain's first contemporary monarch, George V.

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Professor Brian Goodey

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:04:05 +0100

Professor Brian Goodey reviews the buildings chosen for British stamp issues (and non-issues), and discusses the picture of British architecture that they generate.

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Vyki Sparkes

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:55:13 +0100

Revealing the real stories of postal workers and buildings that were affected by the Blitz.

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John Tingey

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:41:56 +0100

The eccentric habits of W Reginald Bray who enjoyed testing the Post Office Regulations to their limits.

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Guy Atkins

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:40:13 +0100

Exploring the design innovation in messages written on Edwardian postcards.

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Julian Stray

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:23:46 +0000

The long and often strained association between the Post Office and the rail companies.

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Michael Sefi

podcast@postalheritage.org.uk (The British Postal Museum & Archive) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:36:39 +0100

The Keeper of the Royal Philatelic Collection, Michael Sefi, introduces and discusses aspects of one of the world's greatest collections of stamps. (Mr Sefi appears by permission Buckingham Palace)

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