Biographies

Browse the biographies of the key figures involved with the development of the Post Office.

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Ralph Allen

Ralph Allen was born in Cornwall in 1693, and at the age of 14 became a clerk at the Post Office at St.Colomb Major, Cornwall.

John Palmer

Born in Bath, Palmer was the only son of a rich tradesman, who was also a partner in the Orchard Street Theatre. He finished his education at Marlborough college and defying advice became involved in his father's theatre.

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Thomas Moore Musgrave

Thomas Moore Musgrave (Postmaster of Bath 1833 - 1854) was born in London on 18th December 1774, the son of a wealthy London merchant. At the age of 14
he inherited a fortune from his father. Prior to 1802 Musgrave had residence
overseas, and was well qualified in several continental languages,
particularly Portuguese & German.

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