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Roland Hill

Vivienne14

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He was remembered in the General Post Office, Victoria Square with a statue by Peter Hollins. (See post #2 for image). The statue is supposed to now reside at the Aston Royal Mail Delivery Office. Is it still there I wonder ?

Although not born in Birmingham, he had strong associations. Hazelwood School in particular, having opened this school with his other family members. Roland designed and supervised the building of the school.

More info about the man below. Viv.

https://www.lookandlearn.com/blog/1...-the-post-office-with-his-simple-penny-black/
 
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Thought I recognized the above picture, here is one a bit clearer to use. If you wish use it and delete post.
 
There is a statue of Sir Roland Hill, in Kidderminster, he was born there in 1795.

The statue was unveiled in June 1881.

Although this doesn't answer whether the Aston delivery office example is still there.
 
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