Victorian Post Box - Rutland Gate, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 30.053 W 000° 10.103
30U E 696528 N 5709329
This post box is located on the north west side of Rutland Gate. The box has a plaque attached to it advising that Rutland Gate was one of the first in London to have a pillar box in 1855.
Waymark Code: WMTH1Y
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/24/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 3
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The full inscription on the brass plaque reads:

This plaque commemorates
the bicentenary of the birth of
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882),
who introduced pillar boxes to the
United Kingdom in 1852.

In 1855 this street became
one of the
first in London
to have a pillar box.

The box does not have the "VR" on its front but is similar in style to Victorian post boxes that do carry the "VR" logo.

Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
A very pleasant residential area in the Knightsbridge area of London.

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

Is this post box still in use?: M-F 5.30pm; Sat 12 noon

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

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

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