Victorian Post Box - Gloucester Docks, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 51.822 W 002° 15.002
30U E 551641 N 5746144
This Victorian post box is set into a wall, at the foot of some steps, just to the east of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum.
Waymark Code: WMKEZN
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/03/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The box, that is in fair to good condition. It is no longer in use as a blanking plate is situated in the opening to prevent mail, or other rubbish, being inserted.

In the window where the collection times are normally shows is a note, that has suffered from damp, but reads:

This Victorian post box was cast
during the period 1881 - 1901 by
W T Allen & Co London at their
[xx]erwood foundry in Mansfield.
It was formerly sited at the
Docks Post Office in Commercial Road.
The office was closed in 1916
[unreadable] box was withdrawn
from service on the [x]th April 1982.

At the foot of the box, below the door, is the wording W T Allen & Co London.

Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The area is being regenerated to make it more appealing and it is being done quite successfully.

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

Is this post box still in use?: Not in use

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Manufacturer's name

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