Red letter days are over for Victorian postbox

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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A postbox which served the residents of Catterall for more than 100 years has disappeared.

The box, outside the former police station, has been taken away at the request of the owner, says Royal Mail.

Royal Mail spokesperson Val Bodden said: “The postbox was in a poor condition,and on investigation its position on a bend was considered a health and safety issue for staff and customers.

“As there are alternative postboxes close by, a decision was taken not to replace this box. The nearest postboxes are located nearby at Church Inn, Bonds Lane, Garstang and outside Garstang Academy.”

[NWpostie]

Won't be long before the house owner will be complaining about having to walk a little further to the nearest box

[UnhappyGremlin]

At least it wasn't stolen. Victorian boxes can fetch thousands in the U.S.
Victorian boxes are grade listed, so they've had to use H&S to get it removed.
I think that boxes that are removed now will be unlikely to be replaced, as RM look to make further savings.