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Building record TR 34 SW 956 - George V pillar box, St Johns Road / Folkestone Road, Dover
Summary
A George V pillar box, St Johns Road / Folkestone Road. The roadside post box was introduced in Britain following the 1840 postal reform which provided for universal affordable postage. In 1859 an improved cylindrical design of pillar box was created for standard use nationwide. This design had its posting aperture positioned beneath a cap for greater protection from rainwater. The pillar box on St Johns Road / Folkestone Road is of this type and carries the monarchical insignia of George V. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3127 4137 (point) Extant |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Royal Mail and Historic England, 2015, Royal Mail Post Boxes; A joint Policy Statement by Royal Mail and Historic England (Unpublished document). SKE32323.
<2> The Letter Box Study Group, 2004, Letter Box Listing (Unpublished document). SKE17125.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2017 2:09PM