Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Nr Manchester
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member John Stead
N 53° 20.581 W 002° 15.009
30U E 549922 N 5910691
By the National Trust shop at Quarry Bank Mill
Waymark Code: WM89T2
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/23/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
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A Wall mounted box in a recess adjoining the shop front
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Quarry Bank Mill is a National Trust property and has been restored as a working cotton mill with water wheel and country walks in the adjoining woods. It is only a mile or so from Manchester International Airport (as the jumbo flies)

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

Is this post box still in use?: Yes 3.30pm Monday to Friday and 0.00 am ??? on Saturday

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Post Office on the hood

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