Putting their stamp on history ? Post Office ancestors
Few employers can claim a history to rival the Post Office. From individual messengers on horseback to airmail flown all over the globe, this British institution has gone through centuries of constant change.
Now you can see this fascinating story through the eyes of your ancestors who worked there, thanks to new records at Ancestry.co.uk. British Postal Service Appointment Books, 1737-1969, spans more than 200 years when the Post Office was at its strongest.
During the 18th century, it grew from a specialised service for the wealthy to a truly national organisation. Then, during the Industrial Revolution, it became vital to the spread of ideas and inventions around the country, and across the wider world.
As its significance increased, so did its workforce. By the 1900s, it was one of the largest employers in the country. Most families will find at least one member listed in this collection, whether they delivered the mail, ran a sorting office or made the tea.
The records tell you exactly what job your ancestors did, and crucially where they worked. So, you can build up a picture of how they spent their working days, and track their movements around the country.
As a bonus, you can often see who recommended them for the position ? perhaps this was a close friend, or even another relative for you to add to your tree?
Jump straight in and discover the part your ancestors played in this absorbing tale. Search the records now
