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first post box in mainland Britain brushed metal plaque

Carlisle, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom

This plaque commemorates the siting in Botchergate Carlisle of the first post box in mainland Britain in 1853. The box was made by local iron founders Messrs Abbot & Co. A replica Victorian pillar box stands outside the old town hall in the market place.

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