Victorian Post Box, Upperdale
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fishteers
N 53° 14.161 W 001° 44.130
30U E 584395 N 5899272
A Victorian Wall mounted post box in the tiny Hamlet of Upperdale, Monsal Dale.
Waymark Code: WMKH9W
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/15/2014
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A Victorian wall mounted post box situated in Upperdale on the road running from Cressbrook to Monsal Head.It has recently been repainted and the makers name of WT ALLEN & CO, London are just visible at the base of the box. The letters V & R are embossed either side of the Royal crown.
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A Victorian wall mounted post box situated in the tiny hamlet of Upperdale on the road running from Cressbrook to Monsal Head. Upperdale is situated in the Peak District National Park.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Very Good
Is this post box still in use?: Yes. Collection Times Mon - Fri 11:30 am: Sat 11:00 am
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR embossed
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Post Office
Manufacturer Inscription: WT Allen & Co, London (1881-1901)
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