Rowland Hill
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.
The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Witness the origins of a postal revolution as a young man's upbringing shapes him into the reformer who will transform communication for all.
By Rowland Hill
The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 2 (of 2)
A visionary's fight for affordable mail delivery faces powerful opposition and transforms a nation's ability to connect.
By Rowland Hill