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Pillar Box, Lee Conservancy Road, E9

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Pillar Box, Lee Conservancy Road, E9
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Description of building:
A cylindrical cast iron pillar box (free-standing post box) stands on the corner of Lee Conservancy Road and Poplar Close. Painted in the usual red on a black base, this example is from Edward VII’s reign and displays the royal cipher “ER VII” beneath a crown and above the words “POST OFFICE”. The maker’s details on the base (heavily painted) could not be made out in the prevailing light .
Period:
Edwardian (1901-1914)
Building type:
Post Office Box
Builder (if known):
General Post Office
Listing recommendation:
An attractive item still in practical use and illustrating the industrial history of Hackney

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"Pillar Box, Lee Conservancy Road, E9," in Hackney Buildings Catalogue, Item #19784, http://hackneybuildings.org/items/show/19784 (accessed August 5, 2020).

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