The first letter sent with a stamp was sent from Bath. The Bath Postal Museum illustrates how Bath influenced and developed the 18th Century Postal System. It’s not just the story of the Penny Post that’s on offer though – you can find out about written communication across the ages.Features span from Egyptian clay tablets carved thousands of years ago through to 1912 and the story of the first Bath to London airmail flight. There’s a Victorian Post Office to see, along with videos which bring the history to life. Add in a gift shop and you have a delight for any philatelist.