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Sir Rowland Hill, K.C.B., late Secretary to the Post Office, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
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Sir Rowland Hill, K.C.B., late Secretary to the Post Office, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Sir Rowland Hill, K.C.B., late Secretary to the Post Office, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by J. and C. Watkins of '...the author of the Penny Postage...Sir Rowland Hill has lately retired from the public service; but the country will not forget how much it owes to him...It was in 1836 that he applied himself to study the question of Post-office reform...The defects of the system which then existed were manifest...In estimating the first of the items of cost - receiving the letter and preparing it for its journey - Mr. Rowland Hill observed that the postage not only varied in proportion to the distance the letter had to travel, but that the clerk had to ascertain whether the letter was composed of one, two, or three sheets of paper. The rate of increase was...exorbitant, and bore no proportion to the small additional cost imposed upon the Post Office...delivering the letter and receiving the postage...exposed the Post Office to frauds and defalcations, and rendered necessary a multifarious and complicated system of accounts. The less money the postmasters handled the better...An agitation in favour of penny postage spread like wildfire...In 1839 the Penny Postage Act was passed, amid the joy and congratulations of the entire kingdom'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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A Portrait of a Pioneer - Sir Rowland Hill, K.C.B., Late Secretary to the Post Office (1864)
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This print captures the likeness of Sir Rowland Hill, a trailblazing figure in postal reform. As late Secretary to the Post Office, he played a crucial role in revolutionizing communication across Britain and beyond. The photograph was taken by J. and C. Watkins, with an engraving added by Mason Jackson.
The image is accompanied by a fascinating narrative that highlights Sir Rowland Hill's tireless efforts to improve the postal system. His groundbreaking work led to the introduction of penny postage in 1839, which transformed the way people sent letters and packages across distances. This momentous achievement earned him widespread acclaim and recognition from his peers.
This print not only commemorates a remarkable individual but also serves as a testament to Sir Rowland Hill's dedication to public service. His legacy continues to inspire generations of postal reformers and innovators, making this image an invaluable piece of history for anyone interested in the evolution of communication technology.
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