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...

Post Office Premises

	When the public telephone service was still part of the Post Office, shared premises were not uncommon. In this photo the telephone exchange and Post Office were once in this single building on the right, whereas the Post Office is now located in the more modern building on the left. Photo: Light Straw Archive.
	A typical scene outside a Post Office, the queue waiting to be served extends into the street! Photo: Gillingham Branch PO by Philip Gates