HILL, Sir Rowland, K.C.B. (1795-1879)
Plaque erected in 1893 by (Royal) Society of Arts at Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 2QG, London Borough of Camden
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Profession
Postal Reformer
Category
Philanthropy and Reform, Politics and Administration
Inscription
SIR ROWLAND HILL, K.C.B. ORIGINATOR OF THE PENNY POST LIVED HERE 1849-1879 BORN 1795. DIED 1879.
Material
Encaustic
Notes
Plaque first erected by the Royal Society of Arts in 1893 and moved to its present position by the GLC in 1978.