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Month: April 2013

LBSG says new Ofcom proposals on British letter boxes ‘should go further’

The Letter Box Study Group submitted a detailed response to the Ofcom consultation on UK post box provision on April 30, 2013…read more… Read More

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Dec 23 - Dover Transport Museum Alongside histori Dec 23 - Dover Transport Museum Alongside historic vehicles, a model railway and vintage shop fronts, this museum also features a George V pillar box with accompanying postman. The crack in the door shows the sort of damage pillar boxes can take over time, and may result in a repair, a replacement door, or even a new postbox. Website: https://www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk/ #adventcalendar #letterboxstudygroup #dovertransportmuseum #postbox
Dec 22: Amberley Museum This beautiful heritage m Dec 22: Amberley Museum This beautiful heritage museum in West Sussex has not one, not two, but six postboxes! From this fabulous Edward VII pillar box, through to the experimental George V phone box/post box combination, there's plenty for the box spotter! It's a wonderful day out for those who aren't quite as passionate as us about postboxes, too. Website: https://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk/ #adventcalendar #letterboxstudygroup #amberleymuseum #postbox #streetfurniture
Dec 21 - National Museum of Flight From the early Dec 21 - National Museum of Flight From the early days of flight, through World War II, to supersonic jets, there's something for everyone at this museum in East Lothian. And if you like postboxes, it's also got a post-1905 Edward VII pillar box! Website: https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-flight #adventcalendar #letterboxstudygroup #nationalmuseumofflight #postbox
Dec 20: Isle of Wight Postal Museum Our very own Dec 20: Isle of Wight Postal Museum Our very own Arthur Reeder runs this extensive postal museum near Newport, and it is always a favourite with visitors. His collection includes over 200 postboxes from all eras, some painted in special liveries. If you'd like to visit, please contact Arthur in advance to make an appointment, and he'll be happy to show you around Website: https://www.postalmuseum.co.uk/page21.html #postboxsaturday #adventcalendar #letterboxstudygroup #postbox #history #isleofwight
Dec 19 - GWR Toddington The Gloucester Warwickshi Dec 19 - GWR Toddington The Gloucester Warwickshire Steam Railway is a heritage railway line running along part of the former route of the Great Western Railway's main line, taking in the sights of the beautiful Cotswolds. Toddington Station features this repainted Victorian pillar box to collect donations for the railway Website: https://www.gwsr.com/ #adventcalendar #letterboxstudygroup #postbox #gwr #toddington #gwrtoddingtonstation
Dec 18 - Potteries Museum Most notable for its St Dec 18 - Potteries Museum Most notable for its Staffordshire Hoard exhibition - a fabulous find of buried Anglo-Saxon treasure - this museum explores the culture and history of The Potteries. One of its exhibitions is this fabulous green First National Standard pillar box, on display in its shop. Note that the museum will be closed until March 2026, so plan your visit accordingly. Website: https://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/ #adventcalendar #letterboxstudygroup #postbox #potteriesmuseum #stokeontrent

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