On this occasion FPHS member Malcolm Cole gives a well-rehearsed presentation of materials from Barry Feltham. This is an unusual look at Boer War postal history; a topic not often covered at our zoom displays. Malcolm shows some fascinating historical documents, that happen to also be postal history, including mail c/o Major General Pretyman, a descriptive card from the Boer invasion of Natal, a rare STOPPED BY CENSOR cover and a card sent from the Salisbury Mail Coach on ro

Michael Dobbs the FPHS Hon. Secretary gives this display of cachets used in recruitment campaigns in the run up to the end of National Service in 1960. This is the first research seen into the use of these cachets by the Army and the Royal Air Force, well-illustrated and giving an insight into the areas of use. This display is also meant to encourage members and others to come forward and add to this research.

Once again FPHS member Malcolm (Grandad) Cole, gives an interesting insight into life for the Tommy on the Western Front during WW1. This display gives some history and illustrated examples of the use of ambulance transport, both prior to the war and during fighting on the front line. To note, is a super card showing an ambulance donation from the people of Barbados to the British Red Cross.