Post Box, Park Avenue, Whitley Bay
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Post Box, Park Avenue, Whitley Bay by Geoff Holland as part of the Geograph project.
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Post Box, Park Avenue, Whitley Bay
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 18 Jan 2021
This dual aperture post box stands in front of what once was the main post office. This box dates from the reign of Elizabeth II although dual aperture boxes first appeared in 1899. They were designated Type C boxes and were first introduced in London to help pre-sort mail into 'London and Abroad' and 'Country'. The Royal Mail is a key partner in the Government's Coronavirus testing programme and collect completed testing kits from over 35,000 specially selected post boxes of which this is one (see stickers attached to the box). For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
55.042599
Longitude
-1.446469