It appears the very first post office in Drayton was at No. 1, Post Office Lane, the first of the three cottages off Pond Lane, just after where the pond used to be. This was from 1870 onwards. The post mistress was Charlotte Grief, a widowed lady. The 1881 Census showed her as 45 years with a son Francis, aged 18 years, an apprentice upholsterer. Living with them was Clara Thompson, a single lady aged 34 years from York. She was headmistress at the little school on School Lane (now known as School Road).

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By 1890 the postmaster was Henry Pyle at the same location, Pond Lane. The 1881 Census showed him as 38 years, Licensed Victualler at the Cock Inn. In 1896 the Post Office had moved to Drayton High Road where James Hall was carrying on his business as butcher, grocer and postmaster. His wife Agnes actually ran the post office in the grocery side of the business. A busy man, he was elected to the Parish Council in 1901 and from 1909 until 1921 was Vice Chairman. He died in 1928.

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The post office moved in 1912 from the High Road to 18, Taverham Road, where Mr. George Thomas Smith took over the reigns as postmaster. In October, 1918 the Parish Council raised no objections to the post office closing on Saturday afternoons. Mr. Smith died in March, 1944. He was followed as postmaster by Fred Barsted in 1937. About that time the post woman was Mabel Barrett. George Pointer became a well respected postman in 1950 who retired in 1981. Mr. Barsted was very keen on football and supported the local team he was also on the Parish Council. He died in 1982.

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Following on from Fred Barsted was Mr. C D Squire with the post office moved a little further up Taverham Road where it remained until 1964. These were purpose built premises with the left part devoted to the post office and the right to selling grocery. In January 1964 the post office moved to 3, Low Road with Mr. Philpott as the post master.

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It was in June 1976 that Michael Gallant and his wife bought Drayton Stores from Mr and Mrs Nelson. The shop was extended and the post office was added in April, 1977. Their son Jon was joined by Mark Curson to run the post office and that is where it has remained ever since with their most able and helpful team of assistants.