Post Office Counters, the public/retail face of the Post Office. Times are a changing, but in 2006, Post Office Ltd is the current trading name for the counter services which are still a part of everyday life...

Post Office Counters

	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.

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!
www.tvlicensing.co.uk

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