Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

Famous son of Kidderminster Sir Rowland Hill must be shaking the foundations of Westminster Abbey as he turns in his grave at this news. #PennyPost - Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80

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Sir Rowland Hill. Penny Post. Penny Black stamp.

OTD in 1840 the Penny Post is introduced to the UK.

‘This idea was developed largely by Sir Rowland Hill … the first stamp, the ‘Penny Black’ was a black stamp with a portrait of Queen Victoria.’

By: Ian F Finlay MA
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