Victorian Pillar Box - Meyrick Park Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 50° 44.086 W 001° 52.709
30U E 579143 N 5620930
An old, bright red box standing on the corner.
Waymark Code: WM4RD3
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/23/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
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There are many pillar boxes in Bournemouth, most of them GR, but after many box spotting moments we were rewarded with this delightful one. It stands on the corner of Meyrick Park Crescent and Central Drive.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Meyrick Park is part of the old estate of Lord Meyrick, Lord of the Manor of Bournemouth many years ago.

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

Is this post box still in use?: Definitely

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: POST OFFICE

Manufacturer Inscription: WT Allen & Co, London (1881-1901)
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