Victorian Innovation

Queen Victoria came to the throne on 20 June 1837. Her reign lasted for the rest of the 19th century until her death in January 1901.

The Victorian entrepreneurial spirit and engineering genius made this an era of great innovation. This was particularly true in postal affairs.

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Timeline

Key dates in Victoria's reign and the postal service.


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The Postage Stamp

From postal reform to the development of perforated stamps.


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Postal Innovations

Envelopes, postcards and the first postal orders.


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Revolutions in Postal Transport

Mail by rail and sea, and the start of the parcel post service.



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