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| Mail operation - Derby 1980s 30/07/2021 at 20:35 #140854 | |
VInce
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Hi all, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrrcfV-UWw&ab_channel=ValentaLamenter Those of us involved in the mail operation at Derby in the 1980s will be fascinated by this film. All the van movements and train reporting numbers so familiar still but its all now consigned to history. Everything shown in the film has gone but remains a vivid memory for those of us who were involved. Quite sad for me personally too to see colleagues who I worked with now sadly no longer with us. I know that Phil-jmw will no doubt recognise some people on here too. I was on duty in the PSB when the Derby station footage was shot and a film crew were in the PSB although none of that footage appears to have been used in the programme. Just a fascinating insight on what it used to be like. A different world... Vince I walk around inside the questions of my day, I navigate the inner reaches of my disarray, I pass the altars where fools and thieves hold sway, I wait for night to come and lift this dread away : Jackson Browne - The Night Inside Me Last edited: 30/07/2021 at 20:39 by VInce Reason: None given Log in to reply The following users said thank you: GeoffM, 9pN1SEAp, Tempest Malice, mldaureol, broodje, 58050, Phil-jmw |
| Mail operation - Derby 1980s 30/07/2021 at 22:45 #140861 | |
postal
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Vince Thanks for the link. Absolutely fascinating (particularly as I have been involved in projects over the years at most of the locations shown in the piece). As you say, different world. Edit: Some former Royal Mail colleagues have been equally taken with the piece. Many thanks again. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 31/07/2021 at 14:55 by postal Reason: None given Log in to reply The following users said thank you: VInce, broodje |
| Mail operation - Derby 1980s 31/07/2021 at 16:48 #140876 | |
Phil-jmw
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Hi Vince, Yes, one or two familiar faces and some good memories of all those mail trains we used to deal with at Derby back in the day. Phil. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: VInce |
| Mail operation - Derby 1980s 31/07/2021 at 21:48 #140881 | |
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VInce
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postal in post 140861 said:VinceGlad they liked it too - just a lot of memories for me... V I walk around inside the questions of my day, I navigate the inner reaches of my disarray, I pass the altars where fools and thieves hold sway, I wait for night to come and lift this dread away : Jackson Browne - The Night Inside Me Log in to reply The following user said thank you: postal |