Kensington High Street / Melbury Road
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Happy Humphrey
N 51° 29.910 W 000° 12.059
30U E 694276 N 5708977
A good, substantial pillar box of the hexagonal type. This one must have seen some changes over the years!
Waymark Code: WM63E0
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/26/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
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Although a little damaged in places: there's a hole in the base, for instance (wartime action?) this has survived very well.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
In a smart part of London, near Holland Park.

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

Is this post box still in use?: Mon-Fri 5.30 p.m., Saturday 12 Noon.

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Cochrane & Co Dudley

Manufacturer Inscription: Cochrane Grove & Co Dudley (1866-71)
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