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Duke of York at the reconstructed G. P. O. at Mount Pleasant
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Duke of York at the reconstructed G. P. O. at Mount Pleasant
Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI 1895-1952) at the reconstructed G.P.O. at sorting Office at Mount Pleasant, London - November 1934. During his visit, the Duke claimed the invention of mails for his royal ancestor king Edward IV, who delivered dispatched=s by horse relay in 1482. This picture shows the Duke trying his hand at sorting mail and being in receipt of advice from everybody while Postmaster-General Sir Kingsley Wood, smiles. Date: 1934
Media ID 18072074
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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