Victorian Post Box - Ham Park Road, London, UK - Victorian Post Boxes on Waymarking.com

This pillar box stands on the north side of Ham Park Road, just west of the junction with Matthews Park Avenue. The houses in this area date from the late-Victorian period and the pillar box is probably contemporary with their construction. The red part of the cylinder is in good condition, with fresh red paint, but the lid and the black base to the cylinder need some attention. This box is numbered E15 6.

Tell us about the area the post box is situated.: The pillar box stands across the road from West Ham Park, which has been open to the public since 1874. The north side of the street has residential property and there is a primary school that was largely rebuilt in the 1990s. Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Average Is this post box still in use?: Yes: Cleared: Mon-Fri 5.30pm Sat 11.30am. Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Yes. 'POST OFFICE' and maker's name. Manufacturer Inscription: Andrew Handyside & Co Britannia Iron Works Derby & London

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Date Logged Log   03/05/2021 Master Mariner visited it