Victorian Pillar Box - Newhalls Road, Queensferry, Edinburgh.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member creg-ny-baa
N 55° 59.405 W 003° 23.279
30U E 475796 N 6205043
Hexagonal Victorian pillar box in a spectacular location overlooking the Firth of Forth and the bridges.
Waymark Code: WMWMHQ
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/18/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 3
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This pillar box bearing the VR insignia is designed in an ornate hexagonal style.

It is situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth just a few hundred yards west of the Forth Bridge and east of the centre of Queensferry on the B924 Newhalls Road next to numerous parking spaces mainly for visitors to view the bridge.

The box is showing signs of wear and tear mainly near the bottom, although is in reasonable condition considering the exposed location.

Postbox No. EH30 356

Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Newhalls Road runs east from the cobblestone centre of Queensferry along the shore of the Forth towards the famous railway bridge. The box is situated on the shoreline alongside numerous parking spaces in an exposed location.

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

Is this post box still in use?: Monday-Friday 3.45pm. Saturday 10.00am.

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: No Manufacturer. Anonymous
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