Survey Data
Reg No
14819238
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1880 - 1900
Coordinates
206470, 204960
Date Recorded
06/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Cast-iron post box, erected c.1890, with VR royal cipher and crown motif. Maker’s mark ‘W.T. Allen & Co. London’ to base. Set within roughcast rendered wall.
Appraisal
This post box, set within the wall on the side of Newbridge Street, is modest in its form and design. The box is enhanced by its simple V and R lettering and high relief crown motif which add an artistic element to this functional item. The lettering identifies the post box as having been erected during the reign of Victoria (1837-1901). The London firm of founders, W.T. Allen & Co., was in operation from 1881-1955.