VR Wall mounted box.Union Mills - Isle of Man - UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member thebigchip
N 54° 10.192 W 004° 31.412
30U E 400543 N 6003493
This is a discontinued box, see the image for description.
Waymark Code: WM6KDF
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/14/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
Views: 10

This was the original VR box, wall mounted on the side of the post office.
There is a pillar box, aslo marked with a VR insignia, which is the replacement box.
This was manufactured by Andrew Handyside, Derby.

The wall box was discontinued in 1996 having been first used in 1853.

The post office is also famous for being the home of the Bee Gees for a few years before they became famous.

Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
In the area just outside Douglas, Union Mills


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

Is this post box still in use?: Not in use

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

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: none visible

Manufacturer Inscription: No Manufacturer. Anonymous

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