So, I'm thinking about making a character who is involved with the post in some way. After some Googling around I haven't gotten a really clear picture of what the postal service looks like in Regency England. Are Postmasters still innkeepers making an extra buck, or are we in more standardized times? Does London have a different post situation compared to small villages? Are servants still carting around letters? Is Franking still a thing? Can I send people gifts of blank paper? I don't necessarily need these particular questions answered, but I am curious about how our letters are going to go back and forth.
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Sooo, what does the postal service look like?
Sooo, what does the postal service look like?
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I do have a stamp carving kit and ink pads. Deeply considering making a few stamps for my letters. Just a matter of finding relevant examples of stamps that my character would use. Im thinking likely a stamp for the post route nearest to my character. Was there a stamp for London? Or neighborhoods of London? Would consider making rubber post stamps for people if they are willing to trade something of equal value.