The lost art of love letters

Once the staple currency of every romance, now in an age of tech and instant response messaging, the simple art of the love letter has been all but lost.

Research from Post Office found that when it comes to expressing their love, the nation is more comfortable sending gifts with four in ten (40 percent) planning to lavish their loved one with a present this Valentine’s Day, spending an average £35.

Despite viewing them as old fashioned, 40 percent of modern Brits (age 18 to 29) agree that love letters are romantic, with a fifth (19 percent) considering them a wonderful admission of love.

Aston spoke to poet, comedian and broadcaster Elvis McGonagall.

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