Castle Crescent VR Post Box, LA9 60, Kendal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 19.749 W 002° 44.376
30U E 516934 N 6020175
A popular post box in a scenic place near the river. This is an old part of town with many people walking past.
Waymark Code: WM32D4
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/29/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Lord Darcy
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On the junction of Castle Crescent and St George's Walk. Most of these classic pillar boxes came out of the Handyside foundry.
Each post box in use has a unique reference number. LA9 60
OSGB SD520928
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
On a grass patch separating a private road from old row of houses, near the river. Behind the parish church.

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

Is this post box still in use?: Weekday collection 5.30 pm

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: corroded

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