Coulsdon: postbox № CR5 429, Chipstead Valley Road
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Coulsdon: postbox № CR5 429, Chipstead Valley Road
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 31 Jan 2015
This Edward VIII-reign postbox stands on the corner of Gidd Hill, as can be seen by the road sign alongside. As he reigned for less than a year and abdicated in frowned-upon circumstances, boxes bearing his cipher are few and far between. There are perhaps just over 100 in present-day use.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.317161
Longitude
-0.159072