Postal System Revolution
The postal system in early 19th century Britain was fraught with complications, where recipients faced exorbitant fees before even knowing the contents of a letter. With loopholes allowing MPs to send mail for free, creative methods emerged to bypass costs. The game-changer was Roland, who transformed the system by making senders responsible for postage, laying the groundwork for modern postal services worldwide.In this clip
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