Victorian Post Box - Bunhill Row, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 31.410 W 000° 05.394
30U E 701874 N 5712057
This double mouthed post box is outside, and to the north, of the Bunhill Fields Burial ground.
Waymark Code: WMGW9C
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/15/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The box has two mouths with the one on the left being labelled for "Stamped Mail" and the one on the right for "Franked Mail". The box has suffered some damage to the red paintwork but looks as though it was well prepared before the last painting as the manufacturer name can easily be seen.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
In a pleasant location just outside Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

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

Is this post box still in use?: Mon-Fri 6.30pm & Sat 12 noon.

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Yes, the manufacturer.

Manufacturer Inscription: Andrew Handyside & Co Britannia Iron Works Derby & London
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