The Penny Post: Wi-Fi for the Victorian Era?
January 8th, 2010 admin
As you type out a text message and receive a speedy response, you may not realize how much you have in common with the Victorians. When the Penny Post began in Great Britain on January 10, 1840, it meant that anyone could send a letter within the UK for only a penny. The Penny Post was today’s equivalent of an unlimited text message plan or free Wi-Fi—suddenly, communication became cheaper and faster than ever before. Join Dr. Catherine Golden on Sunday, January 10, 2010, the 170th anniversary of the Penny Post as she discusses her new book Posting It: The…
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