Victorian Post Box - Ennersdale Road, London, UK
Posted by: OrientGeo
N 51° 27.224 W 000° 00.244
30U E 708145 N 5704541
A Victorian pillar box on Ennersdale Road, close to Hither Green Railway Station.
Waymark Code: WM13FW2
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/04/2020
Views: 2
This pillar box stands on the south side of Ennersdale Road, close to the junction with Nightingale Grove and a few minutes walk from Hither Green Railway Station. It leans at quite an angle and is a little bit corroded around the base. Many layers of paint make some of the inscriptions difficult to read.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.: The pillar box is in a primarily residential area with a mixture of Victorian and modern housing. There is a cafe across the road and some small retail units in the area. A busy railway station is a short walk away.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Average
Is this post box still in use?: Yes: Mon-Fri 5.30pm Sat 12.00 noon
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: Yes
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Yes.
Manufacturer Inscription: Andrew Handyside & Co Britannia Iron Works Derby & London
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