The oldest post office in the world
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The oldest post office in the world
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 19 May 2018
Established in 1712, the post office at 39 and 41 High Street is widely recognised as the oldest post office in the world still in operation. The building is Category B listed [http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40547].
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Image Location
Latitude
55.367574
Longitude
-3.923604