A letter has finally reached its intended destination at a vicarage in west Cumbria following an almost 33-year journey after it was posted back in December 1988Letter posted in 1988 finally arrives three decades later in 'perfect condition'A letter finally arrived safely at a vicarage on Monday morning - nearly 33 years after it was sent. Vicar Ian Grainger, 55, opened the envelope and saw the folded note but he was stunned to read the snail mail was dated December 31, 1988. Remarkably, the letter was in 'perfect condition' as it had been sealed and unopened for more than 30 years. Image: Ian Grainger / SWNS) Ian Grainger / SWNS)The letter - addressed to John Kelly, Ian's predecessor at St Paul's Church - was an invoice sent by the local newspaper for Christmas advertising. Image: Ian Grainger / SWNS) Ian Grainger / SWNS)Sign up for our daily newsletter to keep up to date with all the essential information at www.mirror.co.uk/email"It was just really strange to think, how on earth has that happened?

Source: Daily Mirror August 06, 2021 17:15 UTC