VR Postbox, St Margaret's Bay, Kent. UK
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dave-harris
N 51° 08.998 E 001° 22.295
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A Victorian Post Box at St Margaret's Bay in Kent
Waymark Code: WMDM4M
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/29/2012
Views: 8
Located on Bay Hill at the junction of St Margaret's Road. This large wall mounted box sits in the boundary wall of the local houses. This post box is still in use, and despite being close to the sea it has not suffered with corrosion.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The post box is half way up Bay Hill near the hair pin bend in the road. bay hill is a cul-de-sac that leads to the beach
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Good
Is this post box still in use?: Collection times are Monday to Friday 5pm and Saturday at 10am.
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: WT Allens & Co
Manufacturer Inscription: WT Allen & Co, London (1881-1901)
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