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Rowland Hill

1849–1879

Politics & SocietyErected 1892

The brown plaque for Rowland Hill — Photograph via OpenPlaques

Sir Rowland Hill KCB, originator of the Penny Post, lived here in 1849-1879. Born 1795. Died 1879.

Address: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, Camden, NW3
Erected: 1892
Known for: Postal reformer
Category: Politics & Society
Coordinates: 51.55400, -0.16589

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