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Official Opening
- When
- 30 August 1889
- Where
- Mount Pleasant Sorting Office, London
The Mount Pleasant Sorting Office was officially opened on 30 August 1889, following the legislative approval of the site sale.
The official opening occurred on 30 August 1889. This event marked the transition from temporary operations in former prison buildings to a dedicated sorting facility. The opening followed the passage of the Post Office (Sites) Act 1889, which authorized the sale of the site and required contributions to London County Council for open space.
Sources
- Mount Pleasant Mail Centre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-24
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