The challenges of coach travel
The mail coach was faster as it only stopped for delivery of mail. These coaches had a driver, seated outside, and up to four passengers inside. The guard was seated or stood outside in the rear guarding the mail box. Another passenger could sit outside, next to the driver, and in later years another row of seats was provided outside for two further passengers. Travel cannot have been very comfortable, given the poor roads. Adding to the challenge, passengers were expected to help by pushing the coach when a steep hill was approached. At best a speed of up to 8-10 mph might be achieved in summer with fresh horses needed every 10 to 15 miles.
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