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Recollections of a Postman - 37 years on the post. Some unbelievable stories
R A Gilbert
After 37 years as a postman, Roy Gilbert puts pen to paper, taking you to the unseen side of a postman. As in most occupations, there are many unbelievable characters - the Post Office has more than its fair share.
The author also has many tales to tell about Mister Public, not forgetting man's best friend, the dog. This book is a real chapter in the universe of life.
These four postcards show fascinating glimpses of the village of Quorn in days gone by. It is interesting that each one shows a pub, something that Quorn has no shortage of!
1) Main Street Quorn
Leicester Road, Quorn has been known by many names over the years including Main Street which appears on one of the postcards. This photograph was taken around 1910. Almost all the buildings on both sides of the road have now been demolished. On the right can be seenthe Mill House pub and part of … [more]