THE famous Colne Valley Postal History Museum is set to open to the public tomorrow for the final time this year.
The fascinating private collection spans 160 years of post and telephone history and is home to the largest collection of old postboxes in mainland UK.
The collection has been built up over a number of years by one man and now comprises of 136 ex-British Post Office letterboxes together with 25 stamp vending machines, documents, uniforms and associated artefacts.
Collection owner Steve Knight, said: “I definitely enjoy showing of the collection, what is the point in collecting if you don’t share it.
“It’s always great to see the reaction of visitors, especially children who haven’t seen post boxes or coins like this before.
“In the past we have had people come all the way from Bristol, its so rewarding to be able to interact with people who have a genuine interest in the collection.”
The museum will be open free of charge from 10am to 4pm tomorrow. You can find the Colne Valley Postal Museum in Head Street.
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