Wednesday 18 December 2013

Bristol Penny Post - Horfield, Congresbury, St George's Somerset (Easton-in-Gordano), Cross Hands

Horfield, a few miles north of the Bristol centre was Receiving House No.55.

Congresbury was Receiving House No.62.  The unboxed handstamp is known used between 1837 and 1845.

St George's Somerset, or Easton-in Gordano, was Receiving House No.68 (not to be confused with St George to the east of the city centre in south Gloucestershire which was Receiving House No.34).

Cross Hands in south Gloucestershire was Receiving House No.70.  This is the highest Bristol Receiving House number.

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