Victorian Post Box - Clapham Common South Side, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 27.316 W 000° 08.701
30U E 698347 N 5704320
This Victorian post box is located on the south east side of Clapham Common South Side opposite Clapham Common.
Waymark Code: WMXNH9
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/03/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The box is in poor condition with the red paint having faded so much that it is almost pink! Rust is showing in places and is also peeling especially on the black base.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The area is mainly residential with the A24 running alongside but with Clapham Common beyond that.

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

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?: Yes, "VR" is embossed on the box.

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: The word "Post Office" is shown at the sides of the letter opening.

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