Robert Hudson, 76, known as Rocky, from Leyton, east London, started his Royal Mail career in December 1964 when he was 16 – beginning as a messenger in the Whitechapel Delivery Office distributing telegrams on a motorcycle come rain or shine.
Christmas parcels back in the 60s were also a strange affair as Rocky recalls hand-delivering perishable festive goods through the post, such as turkeys “wrapped up in brown paper or a cloth with a leg sticking out”, salmon, kippers and cream – and he remembers seeing the joy on someone’s face as he handed them a last-minute gift from a loved one.
Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman has recalled hand-delivering turkeys, kippers and last-minute gifts for Christmas as his record 60 years comes to an end this festive season.
Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman delivers his last presents After 40 years of working nights.
