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The postbox we shared two days ago was unusual for The postbox we shared two days ago was unusual for one main reason - its door had the keyhole on the right instead of the left. The door would have been made especially to open in the other direction, which is why the collection plate holder was also not a standard design. Most lamp and wall boxes have a left-hand keyhole, while most pillar boxes have a right-hand keyhole.
Today was the LBSG Winter Meeting. We had some gre Today was the LBSG Winter Meeting. We had some great discussion as various members shared postboxes that they liked, or had questions on. One that was shared was this ordinary-looking George V wall box at Caerwent Post Office. But the box is not quite so ordinary as it seems. Can you see what it is? (Members who attended the Winter Meeting are not allowed to answer! 😄)
This wintry postbox in Wolverhampton was visited a This wintry postbox in Wolverhampton was visited a few years ago by one of our members, so it seems appropriate to share following a very chilly week in the UK. This Type B Elizabeth II pillar box dates to the early part of her reign, as it features the 8 inch curved aperture that was used in pillar box design up to 1957. #postbox #postboxsaturday #snow #streetfurnituredesign
Merry Christmas from everyone at the Letter Box St Merry Christmas from everyone at the Letter Box Study Group!
Advent Calendar Dec 24 - Birmingham While most El Advent Calendar Dec 24 - Birmingham While most Elizabeth II Type A (large) pillar boxes from the 1990s onwards were manufactured by Machan Engineering, a few were made by Hillsyde. These Hillsyde versions are identifiable by the unusually large gap between aperture and collection plate holder, and also have the maker's name higher up on the back than other postboxes. This one was given a Christmassy snowflake makeover a few years ago #christmas #postbox #streetfurniture #letterbox #mailbox #streetfurnituredesign #streetfurniture #birmingham #adventcalendar #adventcalendar2024
Advent Calendar Dec 23 - Belfast Royal Mail often Advent Calendar Dec 23 - Belfast Royal Mail often gives postboxes unique decorations to celebrate different occasions. Christmas is a common one, though sadly not this year. One of their previous paint jobs was this snowflake motif, seen in a few cities. It looks particularly good on this George V Type C (oval) pillar box #postbox #mailbox #letterbox #belfast #christmas #streetfurniture #streetfurnituredesign #adventcalendar #adventcalendar2024 #letterboxstudygroup
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