VR Letter Box

An unusual Victorian letter box near North Brewham, Somerset. It looked like it was still in use but I cannot find anything out about it. A closer look in PiP.

The NOTICE reads: Letters which contain COIN if posted as ordinary letters will be charged on delivery with a special Registration FEE of EIGHTPENCE (8d)

It has been pointed out to me that it may be painted black to show it is decommissioned. Good job I didn't post a letter ;-))

Ernest CH, Istvan Farkas, E. Adam G., Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿ and 22 other people have particularly liked this photo

32 comments - The latest ones

Nouchetdu38 ^club

Very intresting old letter box!!!!!!!!!A beautiful historical testimony*****

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Thank you Nouchet.
Have a lovely day.

3 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Bien vu et superbement rendue ... Bonne journée.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you Malik.
Happy Wednesday.

3 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

for Ulrich John:)

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Yes....I hope he likes it ;-))

3 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Lovely old wall box, Rosa. It looks like it has been painted black to indicate it has been decommisioned. Cheers, Joe

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Oh, so it might be a private box belonging to the cottage. Have to admit, if I had a letter on me I probably would have posted it there. LOL! Cheers, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

A wonderful find the opening doesn't seem to be blocked so I would think it is in use, there are quite a few red Victorian ones about, a good day for sitting under a tree Rosalyn

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Joe may have the answer Peter. It may be painted black to show it's decommissioned...I wonder how many people's letters they get posted there!!? MOT on Friday, so no sitting under the tree. Car needs a clean ;-)) Have a lovely sunny day.

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Well spotted and taken Rosa.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap.

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

An interesting old letterbox. I guess letters are increasingly out of fashion with email, so it can enjoy being purely ornamental.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

A sad fact George. During this period of lockdown Royal Mail have been busier than Christmas with parcels though.

3 years ago.

Beatrice Degan(MARS)

Greatly historical find Rosa and lovely photos which takes back in time.
I don't know why :-) But I think that it is still in use.
All the best to you .

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

I thought it was still in use Bea, as I could put my hand in the opening, but Joe thinks it is painted black to show it is decommissioned, so it may be for deliveries to Mill Cottage. It was in a lovely countryside setting. Maybe that's what takes you back in time. I loved seeing the post box and stopped the car to take a closer look :-)
All the best, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

What a fascinating find Rosa..............I like historical oddities like this letter box. Nicely captured.

There's a group on here which I've recommended. Someone on there might know more.

www.ipernity.com/group/phone_boxes_and_post_boxes

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Oh yes, I have a photo in that group! Thank you for the link. I kind of hope it is still in use, but am beginning to think it belongs to Mill Cottage. Good job I didn't have a letter to post, or it would have gone in there ;-))

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

That’s really interesting !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much Ulrich.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

What eightpence surcharge outrageous! what a fabulous find and capture Rosa,

Thank you posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Ha ha, thank you Roger :)

3 years ago.

Pam J ^club

WONDERFUL FIND

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you Pam.

3 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club

It's lovely, and so is the little sign! They should probably at least say it's decomissioned. ;-b

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Diane Putnam ^club

Yes they should Diane!! I would have posted a letter if I had one ;-))

3 years ago.

Chris10 ^club

Interesting one Rosa... I love such oldy's!

Greetz, Christien.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Chris10 ^club

Thank you Christien. It was an interesting find.
Greetz, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Rosa

A very nice picture, and wonderful find.

Usually an 'out of use' letterbox has the slot blocked up, for obvious reasons.

As for colour, well do you remember after the 2012 olympics, the boxes near the gold medal winners were painted gold? (I did have a pic from the one outside Victoria Pendleton's house, but I can't find it now)

Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Peter,
Yes, you are quite right about that and I still cannot find anything out about it. There are a couple of gold ones near here. I hope you are able to find the one you mention. It would be nice to see.

Best wishes & good weekend,
Rosa.

3 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

SO VERY INTERESTING, Rosalyn !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

An unusual post box Christiane. I was pleased to see it.

3 years ago.

Sign-in to write a comment.

		Page color
		Comments Panel
		Screen Margins
▼▲
		Widescreen

← Among Rosalyn Hilborne's photos

See also...

West of England West of England

Pictures for Pam Pictures for Pam

Phone Boxes And Post Boxes Phone Boxes And Post Boxes

Keywords

Authorizations, license

VR Letter Box

Ξ	Frame Options
3 - +