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Ferguson details the story of the building and the evolution of the postal service in Ireland, the great upheaval of the 1916 Rising and all that followed, and the GPO's place as the communications hub of the country, with radio broadcasting spreading a touch of excitement, glamour and celebrity throughout the fledgling state. As well as the great historical events, the GPO has been part of individual joys and tragedies in the lives of the people of the city over the two centuries. Behind its imposing institutional facade there are many stories of ordinary lives, loves, scandals and intrigue, particularly as the building was home to several of the staff in its early years. Post-independence, the GPO has developed a symbolic status, sometimes controversial, as a talisman of freedom and a place for both commemoration and protest. Throughout, it has remained a working post office – probably the longest continuously occupied GPO in the world and a place for people to meet, attend to their business and even sing a few carols! 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From the early days of packet ships and mail coaches to the introduction of telegraph and telephone, the Post Office has played a vital part in national and international communications, distributing information to all parts of Ireland, managing the precious links between Ireland and its emigrants, and representing the faithful delivery of every thought, that has been put to paper. With the introduction of the affordable postage stamp in 1840 came a revolution in Irish society-the distribution of information was no longer restricted to the wealthy. From this point on, the Irish Post Office would shape the daily lives of every Irish citizen and play an increasingly vital role in Irish history. At the heart of the book are the men and women whose fascinating stories and sympathetic characters have moulded the shape of the institution. Meticulous, bright and beautifully illustrated in color, The Irish Post Office: An Illustrated History reveals the wonderful tradition of public service that has been central to the development of the Irish nation. From letters and parcels, to pensions, radio and the GPO itself, this history of the Irish Post Office reveals the story of our nation and its people in a unique and accessible way.  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