Sir Rowland Hill Collection

Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Party for Rowland Clegg-Hill's 21st birthday at the family seat of Hawkstone Hall in Shropshire

Statue of the late Sir Rowland Hill, at the Royal Exchange, London (engraving)
1621929 Statue of the late Sir Rowland Hill, at the Royal Exchange, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the late Sir Rowland Hill)

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)

Sir Rowland Hill, 1847 (engraving)
663698 Sir Rowland Hill, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill, 1847)

Sir Rowland Hill (chromolitho)
3099436 Sir Rowland Hill (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill)

Royal Mail (engraving)
2799871 Royal Mail (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Mail. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

Sir Rowland Hill (chromolitho)
2802528 Sir Rowland Hill (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill)

Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, FRS, Secretary to the Post Office (engraving)
1098592 Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, FRS, Secretary to the Post Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, FRS)

Sir Rowland Hill, the Author of the Penny Postage (engraving)
1626687 Sir Rowland Hill, the Author of the Penny Postage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill, the Author of the Penny Postage)

Sir Rowland Hill, KCB (engraving)
1054122 Sir Rowland Hill, KCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill, KCB)

Punch cartoon: Sir Rowland le Grand - the retirement of Sir Rowland Hill as Secretary to the Post office (engraving)
6034761 Punch cartoon: Sir Rowland le Grand - the retirement of Sir Rowland Hill as Secretary to the Post office (engraving) by English School

Sir Rowland Hill and Penny Postage, a Memorable Jubilee (engraving)
1626686 Sir Rowland Hill and Penny Postage, a Memorable Jubilee (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill and Penny Postage, a Memorable Jubilee)

Sir Rowland Hill (engraving)
655810 Sir Rowland Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill. Illustration from unidentified late 19th century history of England)

Statue of the late Sir Rowland Hill (engraving)
585514 Statue of the late Sir Rowland Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the late Sir Rowland Hill)

The Battle of Waterloo, 1824 (oil on canvas)
1765816 The Battle of Waterloo, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Pieneman, Jan Willem (1779-1853); 567A--823 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Statues at Large (b / w photo)
1062239 Statues at Large (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues at Large)

Bruce Castle, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Bruce Castle, c1876. Grade I listed 16th-century manor house in Lordship Lane, Tottenham, home to Sir William Compton and Sir Rowland Hill, used as a school during the 19th century

Portrait of a man, 19th century. Possibly Rowland Hill

Rowland Hill, (1795-1879), 19th century. Hill, British teacher and pamphleteer who popularized the concept of penny postage

Sir Rowland Hill, British teacher, pamphleteer and creator of penny postage, 19th century. Hill (1795-1879) founded the present postal system when, in 1840

The Postmans Knock c1855. A postman in General Post Office uniform knocking on a front door. From the cover of a song with music by Stephen Glover

Sir Rowland Le Grand, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Sir Rowland Le Grand, 1864. Britannia crowns Sir Rowland Hill with a laurel wreath. Sir Rowland founded the present postal system when, in 1840, he suggested that all letters should be prepaid

Sir Rowland Hill, originator of the Postage Stamp, 1893
Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), English teacher, inventor and social reformer. Hill campaigned for the reform of the postal system

Sir Rowland Hill printer sample World Inventors souvenir album
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Sir Rowland Hill, postal reformer
Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), British postal and educational reformer. Although best remembered as a postal reformer, Hill also had great influence as an educational reformer

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Sir Rowland Hill, a name etched in history, forever associated with the transformation of the postal system. This visionary man revolutionized communication as we know it today. As I gaze upon his statue at the Royal Exchange in London, I am reminded of his immense contributions. In every engraving that depicts him, Sir Rowland Hill exudes an air of authority and innovation. From his role as Secretary to the Post Office to being hailed as the author of Penny Postage, he left an indelible mark on society. His dedication and commitment are evident in each portrayal. The funeral engraving captures a somber moment when we bid farewell to this great mind who shaped our world, and is through his unwavering determination that we now enjoy efficient mail delivery systems across nations. Royal Mail owes its success to Sir Rowland Hill's groundbreaking ideas. The chromolitho images showcase how he transformed this institution into a pillar of reliability and efficiency. Punch cartoon humorously portrays "Sir Rowland le Grand, " highlighting his retirement from the post office amidst much fanfare. Even in jest, it is clear that he was revered for his accomplishments. As I reflect on these engravings, I am filled with gratitude for Sir Rowland Hill's legacy. He paved the way for affordable postage rates and made communication accessible to all social classes—a truly memorable jubilee indeed. Sir Rowland Hill will forever be remembered as a pioneer who bridged distances through words carried by mail. His vision continues to shape our modern world where connectivity knows no bounds thanks to his relentless pursuit of progress.