Find out how letter boxes in Britain became an iconic symbol of the nation, recognised the world over. They are frequently featured in tourist brochures, postcards and greetings cards. They are sought after throughout the world to adorn gardens, office premises and even aboard ships.

Oct 29, 2013 · Seal of approval: The post boxes of Royal Mail bear the mark of the monarch reigning at the time of manufacture. Here, Elizabeth Regina II refers to the Queen. Classic: A painter applies the...

Jun 30, 2016 · For 160 years we have been posting our mail into pillar, wall and lamp boxes, but how many of us actually look at the box in which we post our mail? Do we pay attention to the royal ciphers that denote the age of the box? Or know the …

Mar 20, 2018 · The Pillar Box for collecting mail, known as a post box in other countries, made of cast-iron and painted a distinctive red color, is a feature of every British street. The design has remained basically unchanged for 150 years and is a touchstone of continuity in a changing world.

Apr 8, 2024 · The red post box is an enduring symbol of British national culture. Darcy Gresham traces the history of these essential objects, combining a consideration of the changing nature of the post box with a powerful statement of their social importance.

Sep 10, 2020 · Air Mail Pillar Box 1930s This was originally a Type B letter box painted blue with an air mail sign on top drawing attention to a new service. A double plate on the front displayed both collection times and air mail charges.

Feb 21, 2017 · The Postal Museum holds over 200 examples, including the green painted pillar boxes below. The picture shows Early Mainland pillar box, First National Standard pillar box and Penfold pillar box. They are all Victorian pillar boxes and believed to …

May 29, 2024 · We have put together a few maps showing where you can spot the different post boxes, all rather handily near some excellent antique shopping locations. We sourced much of the information by searching through listings on OpenStreetMap and verified each one with the aid of Google Street Maps.

Oct 31, 2019 · The UK now has about 115,500 and a Royal Mail post box stands within half a mile of over 98% of the UK population. This box on Fleet Street has a plaque commemorating Trollope’s work … As well as free-standing pillar boxes there are also those fitted into walls.

The Postal Museum celebrates the history of the Royal Mail with a large collection of postboxes, stamps, letters and more. Their claim to fame is a unique visitor experience ride, called the Mail Rail, that runs underneath the city of London.