The Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration at Guildhall: the Lord Mayor receiving visitors..., 1890. Creator: P Naumann.
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The Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration at Guildhall [in the City of London]: the Lord Mayor receiving visitors in the Library, 1890. 'The Jubilee of the Penny Post was celebrated by a reception at Guildhall, on May 16, which was attended by the Prince of Wales, the Lord Mayor and civic dignitaries, and about three thousand other guests. In the course of the evening the Postmaster-General (Mr. Raikes) made a few remarks, showing the wonderful development of the postal service, and expressed gratification at having been able to propose a uniform rate of postage to the Colonies'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890.
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- P Naumann, attributed to: : Artist, printmaker, engraver
Subject
- Joseph Savory: British: Sheriff of London, Lord Mayor of London and MP
- Henry Cecil Raikes: British: politician, MP, Postmaster General
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London
- 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W
Category Hierarchy
History & Politics Historical Events Cultural Events
Trade & Industry Communications
History & Politics Politics Politicians
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3629x2565
File Size : 9,091kb
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- ILN_1890_Page_611_a.jpg
- 1890
- 0580100604
- 3-078-115
- 3078115