Edward VII postbox, King Street, W6
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Edward VII postbox, King Street, W6
Image: © L S Wilson Taken: 29 Oct 2010
Outside the Hammersmith Ram public house, by Angel Walk. The postbox was made by McCowall, Steven & Co. Ltd. of London & Glasgow, and their name appears at the bottom of the postbox, in the area painted black. The postbox must date from between 1901 and 1909. In the latter year the firm went out of business, though they were resurrected in 1916, by which time King George V was on the throne. The firm also made things like bandstands, seats and railings, drinking fountains and lamp standards, and much else. Postbox number: W6 30. Post code: W6 9HW. Last collection is 5.30 pm Monday to Friday and 12 noon on Saturday. A close-up of Edward VII's cipher:- Image The postbox can be seen inn this view:- Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.492586
Longitude
-0.227787