Paper was delivered by horse and cart in the 1860s (From Bucks Free Press)
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Paper was delivered by horse and cart in the 1860s
11:55am Monday 14th July 2003 in
In 1869, the offices moved to 20 High Street. Paper was delivered by horse-drawn carts at that time.
Here is a delivery turning from Queen Victoria Road into the High Street.
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A delivery of paper in the 1860s.
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