Bath Postal Museum, Independent postal museum in central Bath, United Kingdom.
Bath Postal Museum is an independent museum in central Bath dedicated to postal history and communication. The collection displays letters, stamps, post boxes, mail coaches, and a reconstructed Victorian post office counter from different eras.
The museum was established in 1979 by Audrey and Harold Swindells and initially operated from their basement before relocating to a former post office building. The site itself is historically important as the place where the first Penny Black stamp was mailed on May 2, 1840.
The collection shows how communication methods changed across generations and shaped daily life in Britain. Visitors see how people once relied on written letters and postal systems as their main way to stay connected.
The museum is located on Northgate Street in the town center and is easily accessible on foot. The exhibits are spread across different areas, allowing visitors to move through at their own pace and explore the history of postal services at a comfortable speed.
The building stands where the world's first Penny Black stamp was posted on May 2, 1840. This makes it a special place for stamp collectors and anyone interested in the birth of the modern postal system.
Location: Bath
Inception: 1979
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 27a Northgate Street, Bath BA1 1AJ
Phone: 01225460333
Website: https://bathpostalmuseum.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.38344,-2.36008
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26
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