Edward VIII Postbox Converted to George VI

Perth and Kinross


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Edward VIII Postbox Converted to George VI

"Although the monogram on the enamel plate shows this as a George VI box, the initials on the aperture casting have been modified. This was originally an Edward VIII box, that was adapted during the manufacturing process. As such, it's probably unique." Quoted from ' On the Trail of Edward VIII ' by David Chandler. In the UK, a Ludlow wall box is a post box where mail is deposited to be collected by the Royal Mail and forwarded to the addressee. They are built into stone pillars or the walls of buildings and are never found free-standing. This is because they are made largely from wood. They were nearly all made by the now-defunct company of James Ludlow & Son of Birmingham, whose name they take. Similar designs exist as historical artefacts in certain Commonwealth countries. Ludlow style boxes have been in use since 1885 and were in continuous manufacture until 1965. Quoted from Wikipedia .

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Edward VIII Post Box, Forgandenny

Forgandenny is a small village in Perth and Kinross, located four miles south of Perth, Scotland. Quoted from Wikipedia .

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'The Dark And Singing Tide' by David Annand

In winter, from Tay Street, Goldeneye ducks can be seen diving. The inspiration for this piece was taken from one of William Soutar’s poems, The River . The artist has attempted to ‘extract’ a cubic meter (sic) from the river Tay and in it a Goldeneye duck is diving for molluscs. Quoted from the River Tay Public Art Trail Leaflet . The River by William Soutar

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River Tay, Perth

The River Tay is the longest river in Scotland and the seventh-longest in the United Kingdom. Quoted from Wikipedia .

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St John's Church, Perth

St John's is part of the Diocese of Dunkeld, which serves east central Scotland.

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'Fair Maid of Perth' by Graham Ibbeson

The Fair Maid of Perth , a bronze statue by Graham Ibbeson, sits near the east end of Perth's High Street. Quoted from Wikipedia . The Fair Maid of Perth , (or St. Valentine's Day ) is a novel by Sir Walter Scott. Inspired by the strange, but historically true, story of the Battle of the North Inch, it is set in Perth – known at the time as Saint John's Toun, i.e. John's Town ) and other parts of Scotland around 1400. Quoted from Wikipedia .

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River Tay, Perth

The River Tay is the longest river in Scotland and the seventh-longest in the United Kingdom. Quoted from Wikipedia .

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Forgandenny Post Office

Forgandenny Post Office has an Edward VIII Ludlow Wall Box - PH2 120

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River Tay, Perth

The River Tay... is the longest river in Scotland and the seventh-longest in the United Kingdom. The Tay originates in western Scotland on the slopes of Ben Lui..., then flows easterly across the Highlands, through Loch Dochart, Loch Iubhair and Loch Tay, then continues east through Strathtay (see Strath), in the centre of Scotland, then southeasterly through Perth, where it becomes tidal, to its mouth at the Firth of Tay, south of Dundee. It is the largest river in the UK by measured discharge. Quoted from Wikipedia
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