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The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office

The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office: Episode 9: A Community Hub

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From 1862, the Post Office Savings Bank offered savings accounts to poorer people.

From 1862, the Post Office Savings Bank offered savings accounts to poorer people for the first time. Presented by Dominic Sandbrook. From December 2011.

During the nineteenth century the post office became a central pillar in the community; a symbol of order, stability and public service. As well as stamps and stationary, sub-postmasters supplied news, advice and local gossip. From 1862 the Post Office Savings Bank offered savings accounts to poorer people for the first time.

As Royal Mail faces an uncertain future, Dominic Sandbrook charts the development of the post office and examines it's impact on literacy, free speech, commerce and communication

Writer and Presenter: Dominic Sandbrook

Musicians: Sam Lee, Bella Hardy, Mick Sands, Nick Hart

Actors: Morgan George, John Sessions, Simon Tcherniak, 
Malcolm Tierney, Jane Whittenshaw


Producer: Joby Waldman
A Somethin Else production for BBC Radio 4.

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Dominic Sandbrook charts the development of the post office

As Royal Mail faces an uncertain future, Dominic Sandbrook charts the development of the post office and examines its impact on literacy, free speech, commerce and communication

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