NZ3572 : Post Box, South Parade, Whitley Bay

taken 2 months ago, near to Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England

Post Box, South Parade, Whitley Bay
Post Box, South Parade, Whitley Bay
This box dates from the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). The custom of including a royal cypher on post boxes dates back to the very earliest roadside boxes from the reign of Queen Victoria. There was no standard cypher used by the Post Office during this period until, in the 1880s, a consistent cypher began to be seen. Unlike the cyphers of proceeding monarchs, Queen Victoria’s cypher did not usually include a crown. This box was probably erected at some time between 1895 and 1901.

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NZ3572, 295 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Geoff Holland   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 8 October, 2024   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 8 October, 2024
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 3569 7219 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:2.5766N 1:26.5813W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 3569 7218
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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