"The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Rowland Hill chronicles the life and work of Sir Rowland Hill, particularly the groundbreaking concept of penny postage and its transformational impact on the British postal system. The story highlights significant occurrences, formal investigations, and legislative discussions that influenced the advancement of effective postal services. This volume starts by detailing the 1843 Committee of Inquiry, where Hill defended his penny postage plan against financial concerns and bureaucratic obstacles from the Post Office and Treasury. Hill's dedication to improving public communication via affordable postal services is emphasized via confronting allegations and misrepresentations.
The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 2 (of 2)
By Rowland Hill
A visionary's fight for affordable mail delivery faces powerful opposition and transforms a nation's ability to connect.
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Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, FRS was an English teacher, inventor and social reformer. He campaigned for a comprehensive reform of the postal system, based on the concept of Uniform Penny Post and his solution of pre-payment, facilitating the safe, speedy and cheap transfer of letters. Hill later served as a government postal official, and he is usually credited with originating the basic concepts of the modern postal service, including the invention of the postage stamp.
Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, FRS was an English teacher, inventor and social reformer. He campaigned for a comprehensive reform of the postal system, based on the concept of Uniform Penny Post and his solution of pre-payment, facilitating the safe, speedy and cheap transfer of letters. Hill later served as a government postal official, and he is usually credited with originating the basic concepts of the modern postal service, including the invention of the postage stamp.
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