From the magazine Melanie McDonagh

Who stamped out the postal service?

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EXPLORE THE ISSUE 10 May 2025
issue 10 May 2025

Melanie McDonagh has narrated this article for you to listen to.

Tried to send a parcel lately? Or a letter? If it involves a trip to a post office, all I can say is, give it time. A fortnight ago, I was posting a book to a friend and took it to the nearest post office – the central, City of London one.

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