WHEN Bolton’s Central Post Office closes its huge, impressive front doors for the final time this summer it will mark the end of an era for the old building.

For more years than most of us can remember this old building has been the scene of many a pension claim, parcel posting and passport filling out.

But on Wednesday, August 15, the Deansgate post office will close and re-open, on a smaller scale, in Oxford Street the following day.

Even if you have been in the post office regularly there is one feature that could well have escaped your notice.

On the wall, behind the counters, is a beautiful memorial dedicated to the memory of the 122 men and boys who lost their lives

The memorial is dedicated to people who worked for the organisation when it was known as the General Post Office (GPO), which included what is now Royal Mail. We are working with Royal Mail to identify the most appropriate place to relocate the memorial so that members of the public can continue to pay their respects to those who sacrificed their lives.

There will be a rededication ceremony after the memorial is relocated.

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