Shanklin: postbox № PO37 95, Green Lane
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Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 20 Mar 2014
A very rare specimen from the short reign of Edward VIII, unfortunately daubed in graffiti on this side. It faces a hedge on a narrow pavement so it is not possible to view the whole box from any further round than this. See Image for a close-up of the cipher.