Victorian Post Box - Laura Place, Argyle Street - Bath, Somerset
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 51° 23.016 W 002° 21.402
30U E 544766 N 5692679
An 1866 Penfold Hexagonal. Known as the 'New Standard Letter Box' designed by J.W. Penfold and built by Cochrane in Birmingham. This example at Laura Place, Bath.
Waymark Code: WMWXXZ
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/28/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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One of two Penfold letter boxes in Bath. This one located at Laura Place, Argyle Street (the other being at Great Pulteney Street/Edward Street (visit link) )

"Two original Victorian postboxes still stand in Pulteney Street. The ‘Penfold Hexagonal’ is still in daily use and has been for over a century. The pattern was discontinued because letters got stuck in the corners! They’re also a reminder that world’s first stamped letter was posted in Bath in 1840."

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Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Near the roundabout and fountain, Laura Place, Argyle Street.

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

Is this post box still in use?: Mon - Fri: 5:30pm Saturday: 11:30am

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: No

Manufacturer Inscription: No Manufacturer. Anonymous
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