Fontmell Magna: postbox № SP7 28, Church Street
Introduction
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Fontmell Magna: postbox № SP7 28, Church Street
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 30 Mar 2014
This George VI-reign postbox is known as a 'Ludlow' box, named after its designer, and these were specifically designed for walls of sub-post offices. It is indeed in the wall of the post office (see Image). Above is a 2009 'Best Kept Large Village' award from Dorset County Council.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.952904
Longitude
-2.191713