Key Words :- letter box postbox letterbox

Address :- St Martins le Grand, London, Greater London, EC1A 1HQ
Grid Ref :- TQ 32138 81460
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.516616 , Long -0.097021
Local Authority :- City of London
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection

Description and History of Site :-
Replica box.

Plaque reads:

The Penfold Postbox
Designed by John Penfold in 1866

This postbox was unveiled by
The Royal Highnesses
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
on 6th September 2016

It commemorates 500 years since the knighting of Brian Tuke,
the first Master of the Posts, by King Henry VIII in 1516.

This act was the catalyst for the creation of the Royal Mail we know
today. Tuke had the influence and authority to establish key post towns
across the country and build out a formal postal network.

The building that this postbox is now situated outside was the General
Post Office (GPO) Headquarters from 1894-1984.

The earlier GPO building was located opposite this site from 1829-1912.

Further Reading and References :-
https://www.londonshoes.blog/2019/01/22/londons-historically-significant-pillar-post-boxes/

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Contributor :- Robert Mason - 16 November 2023
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