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Há 4 dias · In 1836–40 it was used as an office by the Colonisation Commissioners for Southern Australia, to whom Rowland Hill was secretary. It was while holding this appointment that Hill in his out-of-office hours planned his scheme of penny postage.
Há 3 dias · Sir Rowland Hill. The first Protestant Lord Mayor; founder of Drayton School, co. Salop. He (as did Sir Richard Gresham) secured considerable grants of land from the spoils of the monasteries.
Há 2 dias · In one of the largest houses at the southern end, now called Bartram's, Sir Rowland Hill, the philanthropic deviser of our penny post system, spent the declining years of his useful and valuable life.
Há 1 dia · 1. 1799–1803 1807–1813 1815. Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS ( né Wesley; 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish statesman, soldier, and Tory politician who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as prime minister of the United ...
Há 5 dias · Key features. *NO UPWARD CHAIN. *Beautifully decorated throughout. *Garage and Driveway. *Ever popular Bewdley side of Kidderminster. Description. Coming to market with No Upward Chain a two/three bedroom semi-detached dormer bungalow located in a sought after cul-de-sac on the Bewdley side of Kidderminster. Reception Hall. Refitted Kitchen.
Há 5 dias · A hill is a landform that rises above the surrounding terrain and has a visible summit. While they may resemble mountains, hills are typically shorter in height. It’s important to note that the distinction between hills and mountains can vary among geologists. In the past, hills over 1,000 feet were considered mountains, but some experts now ...
Há 2 dias · Fletcher, John William. 1729-1785. Born Jean Guillaume de la Fléchère on 11 or 12 September 1729, into an aristocratic family in Nyon, Switzerland, he attended Geneva University (1746), but rejected the ministry to pursue a military career. Thwarted in this, he came to England in 1750 and became tutor to the sons of Thomas Hill, a Shropshire MP.
