Victorian Post Box - Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, UK
N 52° 36.330 E 001° 44.194
31U E 414441 N 5829136
This Victorian post box is on the west side of Marine Parade on Great Yarmouth's seafront. It is at the junction with Trafalgar Square.
Waymark Code: WMQ8FC
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/09/2016
Views: 3
Considering the amount of salt air the box is in remarkable condition with few signs of corrosion. Like many boxes, the paint has faded and there is the usual damage to the paintwork where the big bunch of keys has swung against it when the box has been emptied.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The box is on the seafront in a typical seaside town. Bridgt lights of amusement arcades abound and the sea is a (long) stone's throw away!
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Average
Is this post box still in use?: M-F 9.00am; Sat 7.00am
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR is embossed on the front of the box
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: Manufacturer's name is on the base of the box
Manufacturer Inscription: Andrew Handyside & Co Britannia Iron Works Derby & London
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