When the news had to wait
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When the news had to wait5 stories · about 5 min reading
Five readings link the small places of Vila Nune to the world of letters and compare the mails of Faia, Bucos and Santa Senhorinha. Observes days, distances and differences between documents. A historical reading, without rebuilding routes or delivery times.
- Time travelA parish, many small placesTelling neighbors wasn't the same as counting people.Read this story
- Crafts and memoriesThe news had day to comeThe post office linked Vila Nune to Porto through two support points.Read this story
- Crafts and memoriesTo receive news, it was necessary to count on FoxThe letters linked parishes before they got further.Read this story
- Time travelThe letters had days of arrivalBefore instant messages, the week was also organized in the mail.Read this story
- Crafts and memoriesThe letters came from somewhere elseReceiving news also implied distance.Read this story