Julian Stray - 'My dear Tony...'




The British Postal Museum and Archive Podcast show

Summary: 200 years ago a great Victorian novelist was born, Anthony Trollope. But, as explored in this fascinating talk, his life extended far beyond his writing. Julian Stray will share with us the eventful postal career of Trollope. From his early days as a misbehaving clerk at postal headquarters to globe trotting troubleshooter and, remarkably, pioneer of the pillar box in 1852.