Records of Postmen

[Sand Dancer]

I'm trying to find out about a man who was a postman in the Wandsworth/Battersea area of London in 1920 (refs; marriage cert, birth & death cert of daughter).

What I desperately need, to enable me to go further back with this particular branch of my family, is to know where he was born (it wasn't England & Wales), and I was wondering if his employment records might tell me.

I found the site 'The British Postal Museum & Archive', but it doesn't look like records are here. Does anyone know if they keep such records, and should I write to them?
Can anyone recommend a site which deals with postmen, and/or were I might find what I'm searching for?

[Elaine ..Spain]

Have a look at this link - it does say that staff records are held at The British Postal Museum & Archive.
The National Archives | Search the archives | ARCHON Directory | Repository Details

[Sand Dancer]

Thanks Elaine.
Having read the information on the NA site you've given me, and the Royal Mail and the British Postal Museum & Archive sites, it does seem that the British Postal Museum site is the best bet for employees records, so I'll drop them an e.mail enquiry.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Thanks.

[Fi & Lilly]

I have been there, I have my Great Grandfather on a list of starters and also one for when he retired. There was nothing else for my rellie but I hope you find what you need. Various records there.

[Cheshire Cat]

I once got some very helpful information, several years ago, from the Rootsweb Postal Workers Mailing list web site. I am not sure whether it is still an active site but here is the link.


General United Kingdom and Ireland Mailing Lists

[Sand Dancer]

Thanks Fi. I'm not able to go there myself, so have just sent off an e.mail enquiry.

Thanks Joy I'll visit the site now.


This man is my brickwall, and has been for donkey's years. I keep putting him on the back-burner as he's such a pain in the neck. If I found when he started and finished at the GPO, it would be load more than I know of him already!!!

[Caroline]

I have seen exam results for postal workers in the London Gazette - that might give you some clues.

[Sand Dancer]

Thanks Caroline.
I'll take a look .

[Fi & Lilly]

Thanks Caroline. I just found my Great Grandfather listed on there