Photograph of Rowland Hill as an old man

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Photograph of Rowland Hill as an old man


Rowland Hill achieved many things during his lifetime. In 1854 he became Secretary to the Post Office. During his time in this position he introduced the Post Office Savings Bank, which encouraged all people to save.


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