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(RCSD) GPO London
It appears that all this chat about Branch Offices in another thread uncovered something of interest. The Lombard St, Branch office appears to have been the GPO until 1929, when it moved. The Post Office, Lombard Street, formerly the General Post Office, was originally built by "the great banquer," Sir Robert Viner, on the site of a noted tavern destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Here Sir Robert kept his mayoralty in 1675. Strype describes it as a very large and curious dwelling, with a handsome paved court, and behind it "a yard for stabling and coaches." The St. Martin's-le-Grand General Post Office was not opened till 1829. |
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(RCSD) GPO London
Thanks Blair.
"Blair (TC)" It appears that all this chat about Branch Offices in another thread uncovered something of interest. The Lombard St, Branch office appears to have been the GPO until 1929, when it moved. The Post Office, Lombard Street, formerly the General Post Office, was originally built by "the great banquer," Sir Robert Viner, on the site of a noted tavern destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Here Sir Robert kept his mayoralty in 1675. Strype describes it as a very large and curious dwelling, with a handsome paved court, and behind it "a yard for stabling and coaches." The St. Martin's-le-Grand General Post Office was not opened till 1829. |
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