Seeing red.

Richard Wyatt
The rare Victoria Regina pillar box in Great Pulteney Street - which has recently been repainted.
The rare Victoria Regina pillar box – one of two in Great Pulteney Street – which has recently been repainted.

I love the Royal Mail. I  recently pointed out the difference in appearance of a Victoria Regina pillar mail box in Great Pulteney Street compared to a George Rex box at the city end of the London Road.

The rather neglected George Rex box in London Road - complete with now defunct stamp dispenser.
The rather neglected George Rex box in London Road – complete with now defunct stamp dispenser.

On Twitter l was told by Royal Mail that they would tell their local guys to go and check it out.

Well someone has certainly been along to take a look.

The lovely old stamp dispenser – which was attached to the side of the pillar – has been ripped off.

The dirty and somewhat faded box is usually surrounded by bits and pieces of furniture from a second-hand furniture shop alongside.

The same box - now minus its dispenser. The bric-a- brac belongs to a second-hand furniture shop nearby.
The same box – now minus its dispenser. The bric-a- brac belongs to a second-hand furniture shop nearby.

I have no idea who owns the take-away coffee cup on its top.

If anything else happens – I will keep you posted!

Published by Richard Wyatt

Freelance Journalist, broadcaster, columnist and local historian. Director of Bath Newseum. Married and lives in Bath. Interested in local history, architecture and visual display in museums and urban spaces.