Survey Data
Reg No
14819111
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1880 - 1920
Coordinates
205853, 204644
Date Recorded
01/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, erected c.1900. The words 'Post Office' are in raised lettering above the letter slot. Manufacturer's name 'W.T. Allen & Co. London' to base.
Appraisal
Bearing no insignia, but with manufacturer's name and other finely executed lettering, this post box is an attractive addition to the streetscape of Bridge Street. Its simple, but recognisable, form attests to the skilled qualities of mass production at its time of casting. The London firm of founders, W.T. Allen & Co., was in operation from 1881-1955.