The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone

"The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone" by Robert Charles Tombs is a story about how the postal system transformed in Bristol from 1532 to 1899. It begins with special messengers before official post offices and discusses the changes from improvements, such as the start of mail coaches. A major part of the story is about Ralph Allen, and how Allen changed Bristol's postal setup. The narrative takes a look at the problems and victories that shaped Bristol postal services through the years.