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The Postal Museum

The BPMA is the leading national resource for all aspects of British Postal heritage. It cares for the visual, physical and written records of over 400 years of innovation and service illuminating the fascinating story of British postal communications. The BPMA is custodian of two significant collections which include everything from art and design work to postal vehicles, from uniforms to toys.

Mail Rail is the original underground railway which historically delivered mail across London right up until 2004. Opening this part of “secret London” to the public for the very first time will be a big attraction both in terms of visitor numbers and breadth of appeal but also in terms of commercial/income potential. The ride element will be the strongest draw and will attract a wide audience of tourists, families and Londoners wanting to see a slice of history.

Britton McGrath Associates worked with the BPMA on an initial commercial review which explored the optimum mix of initiatives that will maximise the potential of the two sites; ensure that they have the ability to become financially sustainable; and to plan the optimum solution by which a sustainable future could be realised.

We then developed the Business Plan which resulted in a successful application to the HLF for £4.5m of funding to support the development; and are currently working with them on developing the optimum operational solution which balances the needs of a large museum collection, a timed ride experience and a timed, ticketed family zone.

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