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Photo by postboxesofinsta · 7 Mar 2026

Angel Street, City of London

Notes

A plaque attached to the postbox states: The Penfold Postbox Designed by John Penfold in 1866. This postbox was unveiled by Their Hignnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on 6th September 2016.

Reign / Cipher

Queen Victoria

Design variant / Subtype

Reproduction

Finish

Green

Created

07/03/2026

Updated

05/05/2026

Date in service

-

Reg No

EC1A 111D

Designation code

-

Grid reference

TQ 32130 81404

Road

Angel Street

Location (from coordinates)

City of London, England, United Kingdom

Coordinates

51.516115,-0.097151

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Timeline

  • InstalledUnknown
  • First photo17 Oct 2016
  • Last confirmation3 May 2026
  • Last recorded visit7 Apr 2026 by EmmaHarry
  • Latest photo31 Mar 2026

History

When this listing was created, when it was approved and by whom, what was changed (and who approved each correction), and any merges.

  • Notes changed from A plaque attached to the postbox states: to A plaque attached to the postbox states: The Penfold Postbox Designed by John Penfold in 1866. This postbox was unveiled by Their Hignnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on 6th September 2016. by ChasApproved on 3 May 2026, 08:27 by Chas
  • Notes changed from to A plaque attached to the postbox states: by ChasApproved on 3 May 2026, 08:22 by Chas
  • Finish changed from Black to Green by ChasApproved on 3 May 2026, 08:20 by Chas

Comments (1)

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  • EmmaHarry

    I visited this lovely box the other day and was disappointed that I couldn't get any closer; and to see how it was being used. I shall have to return once the construction is completed!

    7 Apr 2026, 15:49