Letter Box Collection

Telephone Box
A rare example of a K4 telephone kiosk, designed 1927 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Frodsham, Cheshire. IoE 436820

Victorian Post Box
Rare original Victorian cast iron post box at the foot of Tower Bridge. Date: 2004

Letterboxes, Western Australia, Australia

Odense, Funen Island, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

A letter box in the Australian Bush (litho)
8649477 A letter box in the Australian Bush (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A letter box in the Australian Bush)

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673399 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673397 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673394 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century messenger boy posting letter
673392 19th century messenger boy posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Messenger boy posting letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673393 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Girl posting letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nonsense: Heraldic figure walking down the Strand with kings (colour litho)
8636055 Nonsense: Heraldic figure walking down the Strand with kings (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

19th century letter box with collection and delivery times
3119349 19th century letter box with collection and delivery times; (add.info.: 19th century letter box with collection and delivery times. Dated 21st Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673398 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673396 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673395 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Interior of a letter box (b/w photo)
8626060 Interior of a letter box (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a letter box)

Letter Box, 1940. Creator: Rocco Navigato
Letter Box, 1940

Mail Box, c. 1936. Creator: Franklin C. Moyan
Mail Box, c. 1936

Mail Box, c. 1937. Creator: Marjorie Lee
Mail Box, c. 1937

Mail Box, c. 1937. Creator: Marjorie Lee
Mail Box, c. 1937

Post office Department Mail Box, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post office Department Mail Box, 1911
Post office Department Mail Box, 1911. [USA]

Actor Ian Charleson. 29th August 1989

12 Avenue Jef Lambeaux, Brussels, Belgium, (1898), c2014-c2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
12 Avenue Jef Lambeaux, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-c2017. Designed by Georges Peereboom: 1898. Oak wood door with stained glass window

Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, Post Office, one of the oldest buildings in the city - a designated archaeological monument falling under the protection of the Department of Archaeology

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Colaba, India post box

London, England in the 19th century, 1890 (print)
8617991 London, England in the 19th century, 1890 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, England in the 19th century)

The Old Postmaster, 1901 (print)
3672972 The Old Postmaster, 1901 (print) by Joseph W. Stern & Co. (late 19th-early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

What a right royal present for Saltburns Victorian celebrations. On this occasion, with a Victorian postbox being installed at the resort, Queen Victoria WAS amused

England, Hampshire, Winchester, Kingsgate, Historic VR Post Office Letter Box

Yellow letter box in Pano Lefkara, Lefkara Village, Cyprus

Red post box, Westminster, London, England

Rural letter box, Blenheim, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Chowrasta, Letter boxes

Kritsa, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Mail Boxes in Madrid, New Mexico, , USA

Red post box with tuk tuk in background, Galle, Sri Lanka

Escadaria Selaron, Lapa / Santa Teresa district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Escadaria Selaron, Lapa/Santa Teresa district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazil, City of Rio de Janeiro, Old Letterbox in the Santa Teresa Neighbourhood

108 Colorful mailboxes collection
Li Ying

3672976

Postman making a collection, London, beg of 20th century (postcard)
3785096 Postman making a collection, London, beg of 20th century (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Postman making a collection, London)

The Crossing Sweeper (colour litho)
7181956 The Crossing Sweeper (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crossing Sweeper)

Posting Daddys Letter (colour litho)
7181870 Posting Daddys Letter (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posting Daddys Letter)

The Monument and St. Magnus Church
GHL14202 The Monument and St. Magnus Church by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

Letter box and Longships lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall (b / w photo)
3093809 Letter box and Longships lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter box and Longships lighthouse, Lands End)

New Street Letter-Boxes (engraving)
1602089 New Street Letter-Boxes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Street Letter-Boxes. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1855)

A Letter-Box in a Quiet Corner (engraving)
2772195 A Letter-Box in a Quiet Corner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Letter-Box in a Quiet Corner)

Green Door surrounded by Holly, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730689 Green Door surrounded by Holly, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Door surrounded by Holly)

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"Captivating Collection of Letter Boxes: A Journey Across Europe" Step into the enchanting world of letter boxes, where communication meets artistry. From the iconic telephone box in Odense, Funen Island, Denmark to the vibrant 108 colorful mailboxes collection on Avenue Jef Lambeaux in Brussels, Belgium; these unique structures tell stories of their own. Created by artist Alan John Ainsworth between 2014 and 2017, these masterpieces adorn the streets of Brussels. The one located on Avenue Besme is a true marvel dating back to 1903. Its intricate design captures the essence of Victorian elegance while adding a touch of modernity. Travel further east to Sri Lanka's Nuwara Eliya Post Office, an architectural gem that stands as one of the oldest buildings in this charming city. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, it boasts a letter box that has witnessed countless tales unfold throughout history. Meanwhile, across the English Channel lies Saltburn-by-the-Sea in England's Hampshire county. Here, during their Victorian celebrations, residents were presented with a right royal gift - a stunning Victorian post box. This timeless symbol connects generations and reminds us all of our shared heritage. Lastly but not leastly is Winchester's Kingsgate Historic VR Post Office Letter Box – an embodiment of British history and tradition. Standing tall since its installation on August 29th, 1989 - forever etched into memory alongside actor Ian Charleson’s name - it continues to serve as a testament to enduring communication. These captivating letter boxes are more than mere receptacles for mail; they are gateways to imagination and connection. As we admire their beauty scattered across Scandinavia and Europe alike, let us remember that behind each slot lies heartfelt messages waiting to be discovered and cherished for years to come.