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The People's Post

by Dominic Sandbrook
Dominic Sandbrook
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A 15-part BBC Radio 4 series exploring the origins of the Post Office, how it became a cherished national institution, and how it adapted to globalisation and commercialisation. It s called Royal Mail but it should be known as the People s Post. Launched in 1516 by Henry VIII, it was intended to support royal communications and bolster intelligence. It was only a rise in literacy, trade and interest that stimulated a demand for a public service, and it wasn t until the advent of the Penny Black in 1840 that it became affordable to the general public. Over the centuries, the Post Office has become a much-loved social institution, linking people together and extending their vision outward into the wider world. How the people made it their own is a fascinating story that has not been told.

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Publisher: BBC Audio Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781445890494
  • File size: 96651 KB
  • Release date: February 7, 2012
  • Duration: 03:21:21

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  • ISBN: 9781445890494
  • File size: 96664 KB
  • Release date: February 7, 2012
  • Duration: 03:21:20
  • Number of parts: 3

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Performing Arts Nonfiction

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English

A 15-part BBC Radio 4 series exploring the origins of the Post Office, how it became a cherished national institution, and how it adapted to globalisation and commercialisation. It s called Royal Mail but it should be known as the People s Post. Launched in 1516 by Henry VIII, it was intended to support royal communications and bolster intelligence. It was only a rise in literacy, trade and interest that stimulated a demand for a public service, and it wasn t until the advent of the Penny Black in 1840 that it became affordable to the general public. Over the centuries, the Post Office has become a much-loved social institution, linking people together and extending their vision outward into the wider world. How the people made it their own is a fascinating story that has not been told.

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Performing Arts Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    BBC Audio
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781445890494
    File size: 96651 KB
    Release date: February 7, 2012
    Duration: 03:21:21

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781445890494
    File size: 96664 KB
    Release date: February 7, 2012
    Duration: 03:21:20
    Number of parts: 3

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  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English