Victorian Post Box - North Birkbeck Road, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 33.387 E 000° 00.002
31U E 292042 N 5715972
This post box is on the south east side of North Birkbeck Road at the junction with Langthorne Road and very nearly lies on the WGS84 prime meridian. An Airy prime meridian marker can be seen in Langthorne Road.
Waymark Code: WMPR99
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/12/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The box is still in use, is in good condition and the paintwork still has some gloss.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The post box is in a suburban residential area and is close to St Patrick's RC Cemetery.

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

Is this post box still in use?: M-F 9am; Sat 7am

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Manufacturer's name is on the base of the box

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