With their 60th Anniversary in the offing, we take a look back at the history of the Civil Service Philatelic Society (CSPS).
It was as early as 1931 that an All Service Philatelic Society was considered.
The Service Exchange Club was set up at that time to distribute monthly packets of stamps around the country.
It was not until after World War II that the first meeting to propose and begin formulating the CSPS was held. This meeting took place in the Cabinet Room at the Treasury on 21 January 1948.
Within a year, the Society was fully functioning and would have been largely recognisable to today's members.
Meetings are currently held in the New Wing at Somerset House, London each month between September and July.
A Bulletin is published twice a year, stamp packets stamps are circulated to members and an annual postal auction is held.
Around 450 members are scattered around the country as well as a few overseas, and, although the bulk are retired, a small proportion are still in Civil Service employment both in London and provincial departments.
The CSPS is always pleased to recruit new members. For more information regarding activities, visit the website by clickinghere.
Alternatively, you can send an email to c.s.philatelic.soc@lineone.net. |
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