Parcel Post Labels from East Twerton, Bath (1896) and North Town, Taunton (1895)

A couple of early-ish Parcel Post Labels (parcel service started August 1883), beginning with one for East Twerton under Bath in September 1896.  The franking of 4½d was the rate for a 1-2lb parcel.

This second one is for North Town, Taunton in July 1895.  The 6d franking was the rate for a 2-3lb parcel.

 

Taunton town sub-offices - North Town, Priorswood, Shuttern

Here are three of the town sub-offices (TSOs) of Taunton, starting with a single ring cancel for North Town, Taunton from 1881.  The post office closed in 1922.

Next a certificate of posting handstamped in Priorswood, Taunton.

And finally a certificate of posting handstamped in Shuttern, Taunton.  The post office closed in 2008.