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William Dockwra (c. 1635–1716) was an
English merchant who
along with his
partner Robert Murray created the
first Penny Post in
London in 1680. In latter...
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Baron Dockwra, of Culmore, was a
title in the
Peerage of Ireland. It was
created in 1621 for the
soldier and
statesman Sir
Henry Dockwra, a
native of Crookham...
- Docwra, also with
spelling Dockwra, Dockwray,
Dockray and
other variants, is an
English language surname, of Norse-Viking origin,
which was significant...
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between post towns, however,
there was no
delivery system until William Dockwra and his
partner Robert Murray established the
London Penny Post in 1680...
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Penny Post was
established in 1680 by
William Dockwra and his
business partner,
Robert Murray.
Dockwra was a
merchant and a
member of the
Armourer and...
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financial difficulties and was
eventually forced to sell Chamberhouse. "
DOCKWRA, Edmund, of the Chamberhouse, Thatcham, Berks. -
History of Parliament...
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Docwras (there are
several variant spellings of the name,
including Dockwra and Dowkra), who came
originally from Yorkshire. He was (as far as is known)...
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received credit for
inventing the
postage stamp. In 1680,
William Dockwra, an
English merchant in London, and his
partner Robert Murray established...
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Postal Service". BBC. July 24, 2003.
Retrieved February 22, 2009. "William
Dockwra and the
Penny Post Service".
Canadian Museum of Civilization. Retrieved...
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Print Congram, Marjorie. Horsehair: A
Textile Resource. Martinsville, NJ:
Dockwra, 1987. 43-46.
Print Dr.
Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD -
Understanding Facelift...
