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A blast from the past!

The last post of Royal Mail refers to the final delivery of mail by the Royal Mail postal service in the United Kingdom. This tradition dates back to the 19th century, when the Post Office Act of 1837 established the General Post Office, which later became Royal Mail.

The "last post" was a ceremonial event that marked the end of the postal service for the day. It was typically performed by a postal worker, who would deliver the final letter or package of the day to a designated location, often a post office or a prominent landmark.

The tradition was meant to symbolize the end of the postal service's daily operations and to signal to the public that the post office was closing for the day. The "last post" was often accompanied by a fanfare or a ceremonial flourish, adding to its sense of occasion.

Although the tradition of the "last post" is still observed in some parts of the UK, it is no longer a widespread practice. With the advent of modern technology and the increasing use of electronic communication, the need for a physical postal service has decreased, and the tradition has largely fallen out of favor.

However, some post offices and postal museums still maintain the tradition as a nod to the past and to preserve a piece of British history.