Victorian Post Box, St Johns Avenue, Putney London UK
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AngelPick
N 51° 27.582 W 000° 13.179
30U E 693144 N 5704614
A fine example of a Victorian Post Box in very good condition outside the Polish RC Church. SW15 35 TQ2378274917
Waymark Code: WMCKDH
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/17/2011
Views: 5
I wasn’t looking for this, I was scoping the church for a possible Waymark (or two).
But who would turn down the chance of waymarking one of these?
On closer inspection it is rather rusty but it’s been around for 100+ years so what would you expect?
All in all a very nice example and a surprise!
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The leafy suburbs of Putney, officially Wandsworth. Close to the High Street but far enough away to be pleasant. A lovely Polish RC Church is next to the box and has an interesting history.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Average
Is this post box still in use?: Mon-Fri 17:00, Sat 12:00
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Post Office and Manufacturer
Manufacturer Inscription: Andrew Handyside & Co Britannia Iron Works Derby & London
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