Duke and Duchess On Visits To GPO

The Duke and Duchess of York visit the new GPO sorting office at Mount Pleasant. They are accompanied by Sir Kingsley Wood, the Postmaster General. The Duchess tries using an automatic machine to cancel letters, while the Duke attempts sorting mail, achieving accuracy. The Duchess also receives help in deciphering addresses.

Who accompanied the Duke and Duchess of York during their visit to the new sorting office?

• Sir Winston Churchill

• Sir Kingsley Wood

• Sir Robert Peel

• Sir Anthony Eden

What task did the Duchess of York attempt during her visit?

• Sorting mail

• Cancelling letters

• Delivering packages

• Writing addresses

What role did the Duke of York take on during the visit?

• Postmaster General

• Amateur sorter

• Address reader

• Mail carrier

How did the Duke of York perform in sorting mail?

• He struggled with both speed and accuracy

• He was both fast and accurate

• He was accurate but slow

• He was fast but inaccurate

What assistance did the Duchess of York receive during the visit?

• Help with sorting mail

• Help with deciphering addresses

• Help with operating machinery

• Help with delivering letters