Paper Round 1873 Style

Any paper-boy or girl complaining about their round today should take a glimpse at the size of this round for the Staffordshire Advertiser in 1873. It began where the papers were dropped off at Spread Eagle (ie Gailey) Station and encompassed Coven, Brewood, Wheaton Aston and everything in between. The total distance 'as the crow flies' is over 13 miles, with the deviations required it would probably be nearer to 20 all told.