Victorian Pillar Box - Holyhead Road, Coventry, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Superted
N 52° 24.638 W 001° 31.329
30U E 600521 N 5807738
A Victorian Pillar box, still very much in use, on the corner of Holyhead Road and Minster Road just outside Coventry city centre.
Waymark Code: WM80PN
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The pillar box is located very much in an urban area on the main road out of Coventry towards Birmingham. Its amazing to think of the millions of vehicles that must have past by it over the years.

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

Is this post box still in use?: 4.30 Mon-Fri, 11.15 Sat

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Post Office, manufacturer.

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