In praise of the Royal Mail and correct use of English

[TrueBlueTerrier]

In praise of the Royal Mail and correct use of the English language

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Welcome to the latest in an occasional series paying tribute to Royal Mail, while questioning the competence of some London-based public relations companies.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has launched a range of clothes.

The fact that we can bring you this news is a minor miracle, as the press release was addressed to ‘News & Star (Lancashire), Cumbian Newspapers, po box 7, dalston, carlyle, cumbria’.

In fairness, several words are spelled correctly. But as we approach the peak Christmas season, postal workers will be hoping to see addresses written with a little more attention to detail.

[Donk]

That one's not so bad compared to the one which was intended for

Elizabeth (Surname unknown),
Haematology Dept,
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
Glasgow
G3 ***

but read

Liz
c/o Blood
Sick Kids
Glasgow

sent from someone on holiday in Spain.


I kid not.

[not me]

That one's not so bad compared to the one which was intended for

Elizabeth (Surname unknown),
Haematology Dept,
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
Glasgow
G3 ***

but read

Liz
c/o Blood
Sick Kids
Glasgow

sent from someone on holiday in Spain.


I kid not.

that ones easy
sick kids in Glasgow
get much worse than that!

[richbriggs69]

Best I had was:

Joan S***H
? High Street
War*****

The one with the red door
opposite the post office..

sorry postman!