Pillar Box Collection

UK, London, Deans Yard, Post Box

Red post box, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Posting letters at Air Mail pillar box at Charing Cross post office 1930

Old post box, Jodhpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Harper's February, c1890 - 1899. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's February, c1890 - 1899. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

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 - Motor Cycle Postman, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post office Department - Motor Cycle Postman, 1912. [USA]

New Letter-Box, at Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown
New Letter-Box, at Paris, 1850. The reduction of the rate of postage in France has suggested the adoption of a new form of Letter-box from Belgium

Line of taxis, Abingdon Street, Westminster, London, 1933
Line of taxis, 18-29 Abingdon Street, Westminster, London, 1933. Taxis wait in front of three- and four-storey terraced houses, looking north west

Woman posting a letter (coloured photo)
813459 Woman posting a letter (coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman posting a letter.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

The New Building, Bourne and Hollingsworth, Oxford Street
MFI46840 The New Building, Bourne and Hollingsworth, Oxford Street by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); Private Collection; eMark Fiennes Archive; English, out of copyright

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

Policeman lifting girl at post box, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731320 Policeman lifting girl at post box, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman lifting girl at post box)

Cats inside a postbox, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
6031986 Cats inside a postbox, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats inside a postbox)

Statue of Rowland Hill, founder of the modern postal service in Britain and inventor of the postage stamp
6015601 Statue of Rowland Hill, founder of the modern postal service in Britain and inventor of the postage stamp, outside the General Post Office, London

A Victorian die-cut shape card of robbins perched on a snow covered pillar box, c
3605749 A Victorian die-cut shape card of robbins perched on a snow covered pillar box, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

19 Year Old Holly O Neill from Chelsea is seen here wearing a wig thats just the thing for the modest nudist

View of the entrance to Lincolns Inn Fields in Duke Street, Westminster, London, 1883. Duke Street later became known as Sardinia Street

View of Brick Court, Middle Temple, London, 1882

A bell busker, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
A bell busker, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The New Stamp Duty, 1880. Artist: John Tenniel
The New Stamp Duty, 1880. Cartoon concerning the introduction by the Postmaster General, Henry Fawcett, of the Post Office Savings Bank penny stamp savings scheme. From Punch. (London, 1880)

New letter boxes being mistaken for heating stoves!, 1855. One of Londons first pillar (letter) boxes was erected by the Post Office at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street

One of Londons first pillar (letter) boxes, 1855. Erected by the Post Office at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, London. From The Illustrated London News. (London, 24 March 1855)

The New Stamp Duty, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
The New Stamp Duty, 1880. The gentleman in the dark glasses is Mr Henry Fawcett, the blind Postmaster General. He had just introduced a scheme whereby small amounts could be saved in the Post Office

Injured Innocence and his Billet-Doo, 1860. Napoleon III as a wolf in sheeps clothing. Savoy and Nice, lambs to the slaughter, hang in a string bag

Pillar Box
Victorian Post Box alongside road, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire. IoE 152138

The Post Office at Victoria Street, Gillingham, Kent. 1938

Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth, South Queensferry, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Japanese Post Box, Japan, Asia

Yellow postbox, Spain, Europe

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"London's Iconic Pillar Box: A Symbol of British Postal Heritage" Step into the bustling streets of London, and you'll surely come across one of its most recognizable landmarks - the pillar box. These vibrant red post boxes have become synonymous with the United Kingdom's postal service, serving as a testament to its rich history. Dating back to 1852, these iconic structures can be found scattered throughout the city, standing tall in prominent locations like Deans Yard or Abingdon Street, and are not just mere objects but hold stories within their walls - tales of letters being posted and emotions shared. In an era where communication has evolved drastically, it is heartwarming to witness people still posting letters in these old-fashioned post boxes. Whether it's a handwritten note from a loved one or an important document sent across continents, these pillar boxes continue to facilitate connections between individuals near and far. Looking back at historical photographs, we catch glimpses of life in bygone eras. From a line of taxis passing by an elegant Victorian post box on Westminster's streets in 1933 to a woman captured mid-action while posting her letter – each image paints a vivid picture of London life intertwined with this enduring symbol. Even during festive seasons like Christmas, pillar boxes take center stage on greeting cards. Imaginative illustrations depict cats playfully peeking out from inside them or policemen lifting children up for that perfect holiday snapshot – reminding us that even joyous moments find their way through these humble mailboxes. As we explore further around London's diverse landscape, we stumble upon unexpected encounters with pillar boxes. The New Building on Oxford Street stands proudly beside Bourne and Hollingsworth department store while St Magnus Church overlooks The Monument - both adorned with striking red pillars showcasing our nation's commitment to efficient postal services. And let us not forget Rowland Hill; his statue outside the General Post Office pays tribute to his pioneering efforts as the founder of modern postal service in Britain and inventor of the postage stamp.