King Charles sent a post box to scientists working at a remote Antarctic research station. The box was delivered to the researchers after Kirsten Shaw, a station support assistant who also runs the British Antarctic Territory Post Office at Rothera Research Station, wrote to the monarch asking for an upgrade …
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Scientists working at a remote British research station in the Antarctic received a special delivery of a new Royal Mail post box in time for Christmas – thanks to the King. Kirsten Shaw, a station support assistant who runs the British Antarctic Territory Post Office at Rothera Research Station, wrote …
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A post box is out of service as it is set to be upgraded to a “post box of the future”. Cellophane has been wrapped around the box on Summerlands Road in Fair Oak ahead an “automated system” being installed, which can be seen in a photo posted by Cllr …
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A knitted seagull has been stolen from a handmade postbox topper, leading to a threat of police action from the yarnbombers who created it. Residents living in the Blackwell area of Darlington are used to their red Royal Mail box being anything but ordinary – as it commonly dons a themed, hand-knit …
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The year 2020 has been significant for social justice movements, particularly for Black Lives Matter movement. The massive protests across the United States and in some parts of Europe once again highlighted the systemic racism present in the countries. To honour the sufferings of Black people, a few post boxes …
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Four of Britain’s distinctive red postboxes have been painted black and gold and adorned with images by or of illustrious Black Britons, in a novel way of celebrating Black History Month. One of Britain’s most recognisable symbols, red pillar boxes appear on countless postcards and souvenir items, while tourists can …
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