The post office is gone but the box remains

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The post office is gone but the box remains

Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 19 May 2022

The former Lorraine Stores was the post office for many years and the George VI letterbox used to stand closer to the shopfront. However, the shop closed and is now in private hands; the letterbox was moved to its own little recess.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.417323
Longitude
-2.560635