The History of the British Post Office

"The History of the British Post Office" by Joseph Clarence Hemmeon is a historical exploration of how the British postal system grew from its beginnings as a way for the king to send messages, into a service used by everyone. It starts by looking at the early days when royal messengers were the main way to send letters. The book talks about the creation of the Post Office and the problems it faced at first, like managing and delivering mail in a time when things were very different, with Sir Brian Tuke playing an early leadership role. The story goes on to explain how these early changes paved the way for the Post Office to become the modern service we know today, handling mail for both the government and regular people.