1898 1920 1955 1961 1973 2021

The History of The GPO

The GPO Food Market, all through its development, has strived to retain every element of identity from the old days of being the Liverpool General Post Office. Take a step back in time with us and discover the rich history of The GPO.

The telegraph room of the Victoria Street GPO, around the turn of the century.

The telegraph room of the Victoria Street GPO, around the turn of the century.

The opening of the new telephone exchange at South John Street.

The opening of the new telephone exchange at South John Street.

A corner view of the new telephone exchange at South John Street.

A corner view of the new telephone exchange at South John Street.

The vital leap second is added to the Post Office speaking clock by Mr Brian Lucy.

The vital leap second is added to the Post Office speaking clock by Mr Brian Lucy.

Mr H C Jones shows three GPO operators at an exhibition how to use one of the new coin boxes.

Mr H C Jones shows three GPO operators at an exhibition how to use one of the new coin boxes.

Counter clerks at Liverpool's Victoria Street Post Office.

Counter clerks at Liverpool's Victoria Street Post Office.

The GPO is reborn with food and drinks hailing from across the globe.

The GPO is reborn with food and drinks hailing from across the globe.