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Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, Late Secretary to the Post Office (engraving)
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Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, Late Secretary to the Post Office (engraving)
1103290 Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, Late Secretary to the Post Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, Late Secretary to the Post Office. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 May 1864.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23509744
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bath Knight Commander Order Post Office Secretary Sir Rowland Hill
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This engraving showcases Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, the esteemed Late Secretary to the Post Office. The image captures his dignified presence and intellectual prowess as he gazes into the distance with a sense of purpose. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print is now part of a private collection. Sir Rowland Hill's significant contributions to modernizing postal services are widely recognized. His revolutionary idea of introducing prepaid postage stamps revolutionized mail delivery systems across the globe. This illustration originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on May 21,1864, further solidifying Sir Rowland Hill's impact on society. The composition exudes a sense of authority and respectability befitting a man who dedicated his life to public service. Bathed in soft lighting and surrounded by intricate details that reflect his status as a knight commander (KCB), this portrait immortalizes Sir Rowland Hill as one of Britain's most influential politicians. As we admire this historical artifact from Bridgeman Images' Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection, we are reminded of Sir Rowland Hill's enduring legacy. His visionary ideas continue to shape our modern postal systems today, making him an icon in both British history and global communication networks.
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