Greyhound Hotel Post Box - Shap, Cumbria UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member martlakes
N 54° 31.296 W 002° 40.287
30U E 521266 N 6041607
A box on the north wall of the Greyhound Hotel in the village of Shap. In quite good condition.
Waymark Code: WM3GFV
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/03/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
Views: 13

The Greyhound is a 17th Century Coaching Inn and still going strong. On the end wall is a post box. It has a crack across the door, but otherwise is in good nick. The letters of Allen & Co are quite clear and the key hole is only slightly worn.
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Hotel wall on main street of Shap


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

Is this post box still in use?: Yes

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: WT Allen & Co London

Manufacturer Inscription: Not listed

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