Not announced in the 29 June Postmark Bulletin from Royal Mail is the news that the Midland Special Handstamp Centre will be closing on 23 July.
The work of Birmingham will be transferred to the Northern SHC at Tallents House, Edinburgh which already handles Scotland, Northern Ireland, and North of England.
Collectors and dealers who plan to use the Hampton Court Road postmark (14590) on their new stamps might be advised to send their covers direct to Edinburgh at the usual address.
Meanwhile, thanks to Roger and his team for their service over the years.
Another Miscellany - Cannington, East Anstey Camp, East Chinnock & a Penang
Paquebot to Bristol
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Here is another miscellany, starting with a skeleton from Cannington in May
1903. Unfortunately the postcard has a filing hole through the year in the
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