Home > Granger Art on Demand > Portraits
SIR ROWLAND HILL (1795-1879). English postal authority and educator
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Granger
SIR ROWLAND HILL (1795-1879). English postal authority and educator
SIR ROWLAND HILL
(1795-1879). English postal authority and educator. Birthplace of Hill at Kidderminster, England. Engraving, English, 1890
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 12355173
Authority Birthplace Bureaucrat Cottage Educator Hill Pedestrian Postal Service Reformer Road Rowland Town Victorian Kidderminster
EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating print showcases the birthplace of Sir Rowland Hill, an influential figure in English postal service and education during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The image depicts a quaint cottage situated on a peaceful road in Kidderminster, England. This engraving, created in 1890, beautifully captures the exterior of Hill's childhood home. Sir Rowland Hill is renowned for his significant contributions to postal reform and modernization. As an authority in the field, he revolutionized the British postal system by introducing prepaid postage stamps known as "Penny Blacks" making mail delivery more accessible and efficient for all citizens. Beyond his role as a bureaucrat within the postal service, Sir Rowland Hill was also recognized as an esteemed educator. His dedication to improving literacy rates led him to establish affordable public education systems that transformed Victorian society. In this enchanting scene from history frozen in time, we see a man walking along the road near Hill's birthplace while a woman stands nearby. The image evokes nostalgia for simpler times while paying homage to one of England's most celebrated reformers. This remarkable print by Granger Art on Demand offers viewers a glimpse into both the personal life of Sir Rowland Hill and his lasting impact on English society through his work in postal services and education.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
