Post Office Counters

The Post Office - What a good idea!
"Cashier number 1 please"
Post Office Counters
Post Office Counters, the public/retail face of the Post Office. In 2006, Post Office Ltd was the current trading name for the counter services which are still a part of everyday life...



Opposite is a typical Post Office in a modern shopping centre. The shop front lettering is white letters on a green background. The Post Office 'lozenge' retains the red and yellow branding.

Photo:(© Java Jane)
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Introduction

Post Office Counters, the public/retail face of the Post Office. In 2006, Post Office Ltd was the current trading name for the counter services which are still a part of everyday life. On 1st April 2012, Post Office Limited was demerged from Royal Mail Group and now reports directly to the Government.

Post Office
Letter boxes were often sited outside (or not far from) Post Offices.




Photo: "Post Office" - Light Straw Archive April 2012. 
 
TV Licensing
TV Licensing
In the modern world of the 21st century, all suppliers are reviewing their options for payment of services. From (about) August 2006 TV Licensing has chosen not to collect its revenue via the Post Office. It's one less service for which to queue as payments and applications can now be made on-line!






Image: TV Licensing www.tvlicensing.co.uk


Post Office Premises
Post Office Premises
Traditionally, Post Offices in large towns were situated in fine architectural buildings. In the example opposite, the letters ER (Elizabeth's Reign) and the words Post Office are carved into the stonework. When the public telephone service was still part of the Post Office, shared premises were not uncommon.

In recent times Post Office services are more likely to be found within supermarkets...

Photo: © Philip Gates

My Post Office (Set)
My Post Office (Set)
How many children played 'Post Offices' when they were little? The photo opposite is from Casdon Toys who produce the latest set. Stamps, postal orders, premium bonds, recorded delivery letters, road tax are all just some of the services available from Post Office Counters.


Image: "Post Office Set by Casdon Toys. 
   
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