West Gate Post Box, Warwick, UK
N 52° 16.793 W 001° 35.426
30U E 596160 N 5793104
Victorian Post Box.
Waymark Code: WM4BQD
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/03/2008
Views: 25
One of two Victorian Pillar Boxes in Warwick.
"Cast in 1856 in the shape of a Doric column at the Eagle Foundry of Messers Smith and Hawkes, Broad Street, Birmingham."
The other one is situated at East Gate.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Next to the historic West Gate entrance into the town of Warwick.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Good.
Is this post box still in use?: Yes.
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR embossed
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Post Office, VR and crown embossed
Manufacturer Inscription: Smith & Hawkes, Eagle Foundry Broad St Birmingham (1856-71)
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