Victorian Pillar Box - Knutsford, Cheshire, UK.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Poole/Freeman
N 53° 18.212 W 002° 22.327
30U E 541840 N 5906220
This Victorian pillar box is located on King Street in the town of Knutsford.
Waymark Code: WM128NW
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/30/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 5

The Victorian pillar box is located outside The Botanist at 41a King Street in Knutsford.

It is a free standing Victorian pillar box, size A large-capacity version, the design dating from 1889–1901. The manufacturer is Handyside & Co., Derby & London which is embossed on the black base. The letters VR are embossed on the front of the box below the details about collection times.

The box is still in use.
Collection Times
Mon - Fri: 17:30
Saturday: 11:00

Details of another collection point is also given:-
'A later collection is made at 6:00pm from the Postbox at Knutsford TBO, Toft Road.
Box Number - WA16 19

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This Victorian pillar box is located on the pavement outside The Botanist on King Street in Knutsford.


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

Is this post box still in use?: Mon - Fri: 5:30pm Saturday: 11:00am

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Handyside & Co. Derby & London embossed on the black base.

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

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