Victorian Post Box - Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 50° 41.331 W 001° 57.400
30U E 573698 N 5615743
This redundant Victorian Post Box is located in the walls of part of Branksea Castle on Brownsea Island.
Waymark Code: WMDB0F
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/17/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The box is not sealed and is in good condition with the lettering still legible. It can be seen as you disembark the ferry and venture onto Brownsea Island.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Branksea Castle was rebuilt after a great fire in the Victorian era. The red brick is part of the facing of the Castle and outbuildings.

Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Good

Is this post box still in use?: No longer in use

Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: POST OFFICE

Manufacturer Inscription: WT Allen & Co, London (1881-1901)
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